Benefits of alkaline water system
You might have heard the rumors that athletes generally prefer alkaline water over normal water as it is presumed to have many benefits.
Alkaline water can slow down the aging process of the human body, regulate the pH level of the body, and may also help in reducing the chances of chronic diseases like cancer. Many people debunk these benefits as only myths surrounding alkaline water. We would be taking a closer look at what alkaline water is and why there is so much hype surrounding the alkaline water system.
What is alkaline water?
As the name suggests alkaline water resides on the higher end of a pH scale. The pH scale consists of rankings from 0 to 14. The substances that have a low pH level are acidic in nature on the other hand substances having high pH levels are alkaline in nature. Alkaline water has a regular pH level of 8 or 9 as compared to level 7 of normal drinking water. Because of this alkaline nature, some also believe in the fact that it can cancel out the acids formulated in your body. In addition to this, some alkaline water systems also produce alkaline water with added minerals and antioxidants. The addition of antioxidants to normal water raises its negative oxidation-reduction potential (ORP). the higher the ORP the better antioxidant the water is.
Does it really work?
There are many controversies surrounding alkaline water. This is because most of the health professionals claim that there is not enough evidence to support the benefits stated by the alkaline water system selling companies. But then there are users who strongly advocate the benefits of alkaline water. One possible reason for this might be the discrepancies in the testing results of alkaline water as there are different types of alkaline water available.
There are however a few contradictory studies that solidify the claims made by the sellers and users of alkaline water.
A 2012 study found out that alkaline water or rather carbonated artesian water as it is generally known as in scientific circles helps to deactivate pepsin in human bodies. Pepsin is an enzyme in the human body that causes acid reflux and disturbs the normal pH balance.
Likewise, there was another study conducted in 2016 that claimed that drinking ionized water may help people with chronic diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. The study also claimed that people drinking alkaline water have a significant difference in their blood viscosity. This study was conducted on a group of 100 people and alkaline water was given to them after a high-intensity workout. Consuming alkaline water made their bloodless viscous thus allowing the blood to flow efficiently throughout the body. People consuming alkaline water had their blood viscosity reduced by 6.3 percent whereas people having normal water had reduced blood viscosity by 3.36 percent. This reduced viscosity also helped in easy oxygen delivery throughout the body.
The only problem that alkaline water faces is that these are small studies and results from these studies will not convince people to buy it. There must be thorough research done to prove the benefits of alkaline water. The most notable benefits of alkaline water are:
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Anti-aging properties
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Antioxidation
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Colon cleansing
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Hydration, balancing pH levels, and improving skin health
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Immune system support
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Aids in weight loss
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Helping the antibodies to fight against cancer
If you are curious about the benefits of alkaline water then you must get an alkaline water system installed at your home. Even the leading athletes use alkaline water for improved performance so why not you give it a try.