Selasa, 16 September 2014

How To Know Whether Alkaline Water Drops Are A Smart Choice

By Greg Hansen


Viewed from space, the Earth is a liquid world. While the salty seas host innumerable forms of life, human beings must drink fresh supplies. As populations grow, sources of this sustaining liquid are dwindling, and in areas fortunate enough to escape drought, there may be serious quality issues. Concerned consumers wishing to avoid potential health problems may be considering treating home supplies with alkaline water drops.

Unlike fluoride or chlorine, this type of additive does not remove impurities or prevent tooth decay. Drops cannot eliminate parasites or harmful microorganisms, and they usually fail at making local supplies taste like a mountain spring. They are meant to turn sources that predominantly test high in acids into supplies that demonstrate greater alkalinity. This process takes place continuously in nature, and in those homes with installed ionizers.

In an era of instant communications, health fads come and go with breathtaking speed. Skeptical consumers may question the need for this type of treatment, especially those living in regions fortunate enough to enjoy ample and reasonably pure supplies. The argument for adding drops is based on the ionization process, how it directly affects personal health, and how home supplies can be made less acidic and more beneficial.

All naturally occurring sources contain both acidic and alkaline properties, which are measurable by taking pH levels, a simple test common in high school science classes. In general terms, when a level is greater than seven on that scale, a liquid is considered predominantly alkaline, and when lower, mainly acidic. Both states occur naturally, leading skeptics to claim that measured levels are basically meaningless.

Others insist the opposite is true based on human physiological reactions. The absorption of beneficial minerals is rendered inefficient when acid levels are high, digestion slows down, and cellular damage through oxidation increases. In contrast, higher alkaline readings bolster antioxidant properties, strengthen the hydration process, and improve overall levels of free radicals, important in fighting common illnesses like 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 occurs in nature during lightning storms, and increasingly with the aid of electronic devices for home use. Proponents claim that exclusively drinking ionized sources not only strengthens the immune system, but also helps reduce inflammation and the cumulative effects of aging. While there have been few officially regulated studies, the personal testament of users generally backs up these claims.

It can be prohibitively costly to purchase and install an ionizer, and mineral additives in the form of drops are increasing in popularity. Advertising campaigns tout them as an affordable alternative to hooking another appliance into the main pipes, and say they should be used primarily with bottled or tap water already stored in other containers. Detractors say that the additional minerals do little to affect pH balance.

Regardless of the scientific merits, there are practical economic reasons to question whether mineral drops are an efficient way to improve supplies. An individual bottle may not last long in active households, and the cost of buying a new one every two weeks quickly adds up. The drops do nothing to filter out impurities and microorganisms, and scientific comparisons with true ionizers are nearly nonexistent.

Using distilled water as a manageable alternative to ionization is not recommended. The mineral content is practically nil, and there are no beneficial antioxidants. Distillation may have short term benefits for water ingested during a specific period of detoxification, but long term use encourages a loss of electrolytes and trace minerals. When a distilled product contacts air, the result is actually greater acidity, making it useful for cleaning, but not for everyday drinking.

Those who are serious about controlling the alkaline and acid balance may consider the benefits of an electronic ionizer for home installation. Although there are still many disagreements regarding health claims, it is possible to accurately and scientifically measure the real output of these machines. A reputable device is able to alter the electrolytic balance in a way that simply adding mineral drops cannot.




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