Saturday 21 May 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.

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 may occur naturally or may be made artificially. The substance in a natural setting is formed by waters picking up minerals as they pass over different surfaces such as rocks. Artificially, the the substance is made using some devices called ionizers. There are many manufacturers of ionizers who claim that they work by transforming neutral waters into basic ones. The process through which this occurs is called electrolysis. Many researchers have criticized the claims made about ionizers stating that there is no quality evidence to support them.

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.

One can also make the product at home by adding a few pH drops into water. Only distilled waters should be used to make the product. Additives contained in tap and bottled waters make them unsuitable for use. The additives may react with lemon juice or pH drops or it may result in unknown consequences. Regular drinking of low-mineral waters have been warned against by the World Health organization, WHO.

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.

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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