What is Alkaline Water?
Alkaline water in this topic here is an equipment water ionizer system that is installed as a table-top or kitchen sink system. It taps from the tap water supply, pre-filter the water and then using electrolysis, splits it into water containing mostly acid minerals and water containing mostly alkaline minerals. The two types of water come out in two separate pipes. Buying a model with either titanium electrodes or platinum-coated titanium electrodes - they have an expected life of ten years, much longer than any other type of electrode.
Several health writers maintain that the key to health and longevity is the management and disposal of acidic waste products. Alkaline ionized water can be rich in alkaline minerals, though of course it depends on what's in your tap water to start with. These alkaline minerals such as calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, iron, zinc, nickel and manganese help make your body more alkaline and remove toxic acid wastes from your body. Most models that you can purchase allows the user to select the levels of alkaline water concentration, filtered water and acid water for various uses.
The ionizer removes some but not all of the acid-forming minerals from the alkaline water, depending upon the pH level you select. For example, at a pH of 9.0 about a third of the harmful added fluorides are removed. The same applies to the other acid-forming minerals. The sediment and carbon pre-filters remove the chlorine and particle matter.
Advantages of Alkaline Water :
1. For those patients that believe in the health benefits of alkaline water, the results speak for themselves. Many of the benefits of alkaline water can be traced back to the higher pH level that alkaline water has. This higher pH level can help to even out acid levels through the body. High acid levels are believed by some researchers to be responsible for many chronic diseases, such as arthritis, cancer, and diabetes.
2. Alkaline water is that it contains dissolved minerals. These minerals are what allow alkaline water to maintain its higher pH levels; water that is truly pure will not contain these balancing minerals and will have a lower pH level. The body is able to absorb these minerals and use them easily. This can help to prevent the body from leaching alkaline minerals from the bones and other tissues, helping to prevent problems like osteoporosis.
3. Alkaline water is made up of smaller clusters of water molecules than traditional water which are more easily absorbed by the cells of the body. This allows alkaline water to pass in and out of cells, helping to hydrate you better and helping to flush toxins and acids from the cells. Simple hydration and removal of toxins can help users to feel the benefits of alkaline water more quickly than other diet and health plans.
4. Alkaline water gives you an additional source of oxygen, provided in a body-friendly way. The effect is similar to deep breathing, exercise or sleeping in fresh air. Oxygen is an important degenerative disease treatment and anti-ageing therapy. Insufficient oxygen leads to many degenerative diseases.
5. The acid water has some properties similar to the water from a natural hot mineral spring. It will restore skin acidity after washing, and you can use it as a hair conditioner. Some people have claimed that it lessen the formation of acne / pimples. However, there might be some reluctance to use it on the skin because of the high level of acidic pollutants in municipal water, such as fluorides. It is a versatile disinfectant both on your body, and for domestic tasks such as cleaning vegetables or washing the toilet. It adds display life extension to the cut stem of flowers. Remember, this water is meant for external / cosmetic uses and not for human consumption !
Disadvantages of using Alkaline Water :
1. ACID REFLUX - Alkaline water produced by ionizers can upset your digestive system by raising the pH of your stomach. In reaction, your stomach will attempt to produce more hydrochloric acid to regulate the pH and make it more acidic. In some individuals, their ability to produce more acid is affected. If you are one of these individuals, you will not be able to normalize the pH in your stomach. When this happens, your digestive process is disturbed. Some people have suffered severe acid reflux, GERD ( Gastro-Esophageal reflux disease ) / GORD ( Gastro-Oesophageal reflux disease ).
Before you use an ionizer, talk to your health care provider / doctor to determine if there are reasons this could be detrimental to you.
2. COST - one of the biggest downsides of alkaline water is the cost. Some people that I spoke to do not see the advantage of owning the system. Most good effective systems ( with 5-pieces Platinum-coated Titanium electrodes ) start from S$1,400 onwards and replacement filters are from S$100 onwards depending on usage ( The more water you use, the faster you have to replace the filter ). Do note that this cost is based on Singapore drinking water standards.
3. VALIDITY OF CLAIMS - Another downside of alkaline water is that, like many natural remedies, there have been no official studies to verify the validity of the claims it makes. Many claims of the benefits of alkaline water come from it’s users, while opponents to the use of alkaline water will claim that it has mostly a placebo effect and that similar results can be made simply by drinking regular water and eating a healthy diet. Many of the clinical uses of alkaline water are done in Korea and Japan. Even the USA Food Drug Administration ( FDA ) just certify as a health and medical device and no scientific proof as compared to the Japanese / Korean claims.
The following are some products in the market that I have highlighted the claims on their products for your review :
1. Mavello / Jupiter
2. Diamond Health / Energy Water
4. Novita
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