Sunday, May 22, 2016

The Health Advantages Of Natural Alkaline Water

By Christine Edwards


A lot has been said about alkaline water, especially the health benefits that are associated with it. However, many people do not understand what it means by alkaline water. To begin with, the alkaline in the term refers to the pH level of the water. Natural alkaline water has a pH value that is higher than that of regular water.

It is often claimed that neutralization of body acids can be done by the alkalinity in alkaline water. Seven is the pH value of ordinary water. This makes it naturally neutral without any basic or acidic properties. The same is not true for this substance because it ranges between 8 and 9 on the pH scale. That implies that it is a base.

The substance can be natural or artificial. Naturally occurring alkaline water is formed when waters pass over rocks and other substance, picking up minerals as they pass. The minerals increase the alkalinity level. Today, there are companies that make products called ionizers which can be used to transform neutral waters into this product. This transformation occurs through a process called electrolysis. The functioning of ionizers has always come under criticism as researchers claim that it is not supported by quality research.

The substance is available from many sources such as groceries and health food stores. Those who believe in the working of ionizers can buy the, from shopping malls and big chain stores. One can also check the internet for businesses that sell similar products. It is also possible to make this product from home. Top do so, one needs to add drops of lemon juice into one or several glasses of water. The composition of waters is changed by the minerals contained in lemon juice to become basic.

Another way of making this product at home is by adding a few drops of pH into water. The waters used to make the substance at home should be distilled. It is not advisable to use bottled or tap waters because they may contain certain additives which may react with pH drops or lemon juice. The additives in bottled and tap waters may also cause unknown results. The WHO warns against drinking waters with low-mineral content regularly.

The substance has received claims of having numerous health benefits. Claims state that is can regulate body pH, prevent cancer and related chronic illnesses, and slow aging. However, research insist that most individual are well off drinking ordinary water. The claims have no shred of support in the field of science.

However, there are some scientific research studies that have established that the product indeed has some health benefits on people. A study conducted in 2012 concluded that the substance is helpful in deactivating pepsin in the body. Another study concluded that the substance was good for people suffering from high cholesterol levels, diabetes, and high blood pressure.

Research has not associated the waters with any medical problem. In fact, they are safe to drink it due to the mineral content. It is the bogus claims of manufacturers and marketers that people need to ignore because they are false.




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