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How Alkaline Water Works in the Body

If you buy into the concept that drinking alkaline water reduces acids in your body and balances your body’s pH, then you could just as easily buy into the concept that drinking alkaline water is bad for you – or that drinking alkaline water does nothing because it’s neutralized by stomach acids.
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Alkaline Water vs. Alkaline Ionized Water
The first step is to understand the difference between “alkaline water” and “alkaline ionized” water.
Alkaline water is actually quite abundant.  In many areas, mostly hard water areas, alkaline water is available right from your tap.  The high level of alkaline minerals found in the water make it alkaline.  In St. Petersburg, Florida my tap water averages between 8.5 and 9.0 pH – and I’ve tested it as high as 9.5 at times.   Alkaline water is simply water that is above “neutral” on the 0 – 14 pH scale.
Alkaline ionized water is water that has been altered through the process of electrolysis.  The electrical charge the water receives in the electrolysis chamber   gives alkaline ionized water several unique properties -
• Smaller water molecule clusters
• Hexagonal structure
• Lower surface tension
• Negative electrical charge (referred to as negative ORP and/or anti-oxidant potential)
•  Higher availability of minerals for absorption
Also, every “real” water ionizer sold by any company will have an internal filtration system designed to remove common contaminants that are found in most tap water. Yes – the alkalinity of the water you drink can have some impact on the body’s pH.  The bigger reality is that the interplay of the unique properties of ionized water are responsible for the health benefits touted by the “alkaline water” industry.

Acidity, Health and the Ionized Factor
Our bodies have a natural pH buffering system.  Free radicals and the formation of acids in the body are natural and are expected as the result of physical exertion, stress – even the digestive process.   As acids are formed the body begins neutralizing and eliminating them to restore balance.  When the level of acidity and toxins reach levels beyond the body’s capacity to neutralize and eliminate them properly we begin noticing changes in our health.  While subtle at first, over time this results in signs of premature aging, the onset of age-related diseases, a weakened immune system and other chronic health problems.
One of the most beneficial properties of alkaline ionized water is the negative electrical charge of the water.  This is most often represented as ORP or “oxidation reduction potential.”  A negative ORP indicates antioxidant properties – or in simpler terms, the ability to reduce/eliminate toxins.
Alkaline ionized water produced by water ionizers will have a negative The electrolysis Water containing +H and minerals with a positive charge are drawn to one side of the chamber (acidic) and water containing -OH and minerals with a negative charge are drawn to the other (alkaline).  The negatively charged alkaline water is dispensed for drinking and the positively charged acidic water is released through a secondary outlet hose.
The negatively charged alkaline ionized water will have a negative

Water Structure & Absorption
Most drinking water – bottled, tap or otherwise – is made up of largely unstructured water molecules in clusters of 13 – 20 molecules.  During the ionization/electrolysis process, the water molecules are re-structured into smaller clusters of hexagonally structured molecules.
The smaller cluster size and hexagonal structure of alkaline ionized water results in higher absorption.  Not only is the body better able to absorb the water but it is also better able to absorb the minerals contained in the water.  The higher absorption rates of ionized water are why you should not take prescription medications or Niacin supplements with ionized water.  Anything delivered along with the water will penetrate the bloodstream and cells of your body better.   Taking regular aspirin with strong alkaline water for a headache may be the best way to test this for yourself.   Many people report that they can actually feel the aspirin working in their system in as little as 5 to 10 minutes.
With higher absorption rates, cells are better and more quickly hydrated.  The water is better able to penetrate your system and the antioxidant properties are able to do their job drawing out toxins for elimination.

Impact on Health
The most common reported benefits of drinking alkaline ionized water are increased energy levels, reduced blood pressure, regulated blood sugar, increased ability to fight seasonal colds &flu and improved skin texture and tone.
When the body has excess toxins Low abs Effective hydration coupled with the antioxidant properties of alkaline ionized water allows for better absorption of the water and aids the body’s efforts to reduce toxins.  Calcium, magnesium and other minerals found in drinking water are more readily absorbed by the body for use in the blood, organs and muscle tissue.
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