Monday, May 23, 2016

Properties And Benefits Of Natural Alkaline Water

By Christine Edwards


Many claims have been made about alkaline water, particularly about the health benefits it is thought to have. However, some people still fail to know what alkaline water is all about. To start with, the name alkaline in alkaline water is a reference to its pH level on the pH scale. The pH value of natural alkaline water is greater than that of ordinary water.

The high alkalinity of the waters cause some people to claim that they can help to neutralize acidity in the body. Ordinary waters are neutral, meaning that they are not acidic nor is it basic. It has a pH value of 7 on the pH scale. However, these waters have a pH value of between 8 and 9. This makes it very basic.

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.

One can buy the product from various sources including health food stores and groceries. For those who believe in ionizers, the devices can be bought from large chain stores, shopping malls, and sellers of similar equipment. The substance can also be made at home. This can be achieved by adding a few drops of lemon juice into a glass of water. Lemons juice contains some minerals that are capable of changing the composition of water.

Another method to make the product from home is to add pH drops to water. One should always use distilled waters because they are pure. Additives that exist in bottled and tap waters make not suitable for the exercise. Those additives can undergo reaction with pH drops of juice from the lemon fruits. Additionally, the additives can cause unknown consequences. It is not advisable to take low-mineral waters on a regular basis according to the WHO.

The substance has been claimed to bear several health benefits. It is claimed to be helpful in the regulation of body pH level, slowing of the aging process, and prevention of chronic diseases like cancer from developing. However, according to researchers, most people do well with ordinary waters and the claims are unsupported by science.

Some research studies have published results that indicate that the the substance is beneficial in some ways. A 2012 study reached a conclusion that pepsin in the body can be deactivated by the substance. The conclusion from another study found the substance to be beneficial to people who suffer from diabetes, high cholesterol levels, and high blood pressure.

The water has not been associated with any health problems. It is safe to drink the waters because of the minerals they contain. However, scientists warn the public against believing the health claims made by marketers and manufacturers whose only interest is making money.




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