The makers of Alkaline Water Ionizers make stunning claims for their product. According to them, it can cure anything from cancer to tiredness. But can it really do this? Let's see.
All your body fluids have different pH readings. Many are alkaline others acidic. One example is gastric acid. It has to have a low pH (Acidic) or your food wouldn't be digested. your blood must be slightly alkaline or you'll die.
Your body has wonderful systems to maintain these balances. So biologically speaking, the measurements cannot be changed by drinking alkaline water
But could alkaline water really cure cancer or increase your energy? According to the manufacturers of Alkaline Water Ionizers, as they're called, it will make this happen and even more! But can alkaline ionized water actually do what's claimed?
Exactly what has happened? Yes, the body turned the water acid and then alkaline again. So any water you drink becomes alkaline in the end!
So any water you drink eventually becomes alkaline anyway!
Anti-Oxidant?
An Anti-Oxidant?
Why is it that some believe alkaline water can cure cancer? According to the manufacturers of the ionizing machine this is due to the water becomes an anti-oxidant. Because of this it's going to take on surplus electrons which can then remove "free radicals".
Free radical damage inside the body is supposed to be the true reason for serious diseases like arthritis and cancer and getting rid of free radicals (that are presumed to be running unchecked within our bodies) will reverse these terrible diseases.
Something of a problem crops up here. Is this fancy water really an anti-oxidant anyway?
A bit of a problem crops up here. Is alkaline ionized water really an anti-oxidant anyway? Well, picture this: Did you know that alkaline water can bleach the color from iodine? Yes it really can! it does this because (wait for it... ) it's an oxidant! Think about bleach. The oxidizing strength of bleach is capable of doing exactly the same thing!
A cancer curing anti-oxidant? I don't think so.
All your body fluids have different pH readings. Many are alkaline others acidic. One example is gastric acid. It has to have a low pH (Acidic) or your food wouldn't be digested. your blood must be slightly alkaline or you'll die.
Your body has wonderful systems to maintain these balances. So biologically speaking, the measurements cannot be changed by drinking alkaline water
But could alkaline water really cure cancer or increase your energy? According to the manufacturers of Alkaline Water Ionizers, as they're called, it will make this happen and even more! But can alkaline ionized water actually do what's claimed?
Exactly what has happened? Yes, the body turned the water acid and then alkaline again. So any water you drink becomes alkaline in the end!
So any water you drink eventually becomes alkaline anyway!
Anti-Oxidant?
An Anti-Oxidant?
Why is it that some believe alkaline water can cure cancer? According to the manufacturers of the ionizing machine this is due to the water becomes an anti-oxidant. Because of this it's going to take on surplus electrons which can then remove "free radicals".
Free radical damage inside the body is supposed to be the true reason for serious diseases like arthritis and cancer and getting rid of free radicals (that are presumed to be running unchecked within our bodies) will reverse these terrible diseases.
Something of a problem crops up here. Is this fancy water really an anti-oxidant anyway?
A bit of a problem crops up here. Is alkaline ionized water really an anti-oxidant anyway? Well, picture this: Did you know that alkaline water can bleach the color from iodine? Yes it really can! it does this because (wait for it... ) it's an oxidant! Think about bleach. The oxidizing strength of bleach is capable of doing exactly the same thing!
A cancer curing anti-oxidant? I don't think so.
About the Author:
I don't believe the claims made by the sellers of the alkaline water machine are backed by science. In my article I examine supposed alkaline health benefits and see whether they stand up to scrutiny. I also write about all things body pH as you can see from my article on the faddishpH balance diet.
