Monday, September 22, 2014

How To Know Whether Alkaline Water Drops Are The Best Health Decision

By Greg Hansen


Seen from orbit, the Earth is a liquid planet. The salty oceans host most life forms, but humans must drink from fresh sources to survive. As the population increases, traditional supplies in many areas are declining, and in areas with abundant resources the overall quality may be degraded. Consumers concerned with potential health issues are making attempts to improve their own supplies, sometimes by adding alkaline water drops.

These additives are not intended to purify or enhance sources in the same fashion as chlorine or fluoride. They do not kill microorganisms or parasites, nor do they make all H2O taste like it just sprang from a refreshing mountain spring. They are intended to transform predominantly acidic supplies into a more alkaline state, a process that normally takes place naturally, or with the help of a home appliance.

Health fads appear and disappear with astonishing rapidity in the digital era. People who are skeptical of the marketing surrounding this new product question whether it is really necessary, especially in regions enjoying ample and reasonably pure supplies. The drops are said to reproduce the ionization process, including most of its direct health benefits, without having to purchase costly appliances.

All water sources possesses both alkaline and acidic characteristics, which can easily be measured using the common pH level test familiar to high school science students. Speaking generally, a level greater than seven indicates predominately alkaline levels, and when lower, primarily acidic. Both states are considered normal in the natural world, a fact that leads many to assume that health claims based on these readings are without merit.

Proponents say they matter because of the way the human body responds. Higher acid levels are capable of blocking the absorption of necessary minerals, impede digestion, and encourage cellular degradation through oxidation. Greater alkaline levels encourage antioxidant activity, make complete hydration simpler to accomplish, and bolster levels of free radicals, agents considered important in fighting modern scourges such as diabetes.

In order to boost effectiveness, the number of electrons associated with individual molecules must be increased. That happens during ionization, which is the process that makes electroplating or electrolysis possible. Each molecule with the H2O label has one atom of hydrogen and two of oxygen, and when an electrical current is passed through in a specific manner an additional electron is added temporarily.

This happens during electrical storms, as well as in home ionization devices. Proponents of this process believe that it can help strengthen the immune system, reduce chronic sources of inflammation, and counteract a significant part of the natural aging cycle. Although there have been few recognized scientific studies aimed at proving these claims, user testimonies are enthusiastic.

Because purchasing and installing a mechanical ionizer is comparatively costly, liquid mineral additives have become increasingly popular. Said to perform the same function of an ionizer, the drops bypass a direct hookup to home mains, and are most recommended for treating bottled water, or small amounts from the tap stored in containers. Skeptics argue that true alkalinity requires more than simply adding extra minerals.

No matter which point of view is favored, practical economic considerations play an important part in deciding which method to use. A bottle of droplets is significantly costly, and does not last long in a household of active people. The cost of replacement adds up very rapidly. The added minerals do little to remove microorganisms or chemicals, and there is no concrete scientific proof of actual ionization.

Distilled drinking water is not a recommended alternative. It naturally has a nonexistent mineral content, and contains no helpful antioxidants. Distillation produces an excellent solvent for cleaning, and it may be helpful when embarking on a short period of body detoxification, but longer periods of use encourage a decline in measurable trace elements and a loss of electrolytes. Air contact increases acidity, not a desired characteristic.

For people who are serious about maintaining healthy acid and alkaline balance, the most sensible economic choice remains an electrical home ionizer. While there are still questions regarding the health benefits of ionization in general, the output of a machine can be measured accurately, and can change the electrolytic balance in a way that simply adding additional mineral content cannot.




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