Ionized Water FAQ
The Power of Ionized Water:
What exactly is Ionized Water?
Ionization simply means to gain or lose an electron.
Water that has been ionized becomes either alkaline or acidic, meaning that the
pH has been adjusted up or down.
Alkaline water is full of Hydroxyl ions. This is the
water we drink that has many Health Benefits as described below.
Acidic water is full of Hydrogen ions. This is water that we apply only to the outside of our body. It is also great for plant growth.
Why should I drink Ionized Water?
There are three main benefits to Ionized Water.
First and foremost, it is a powerful antioxidant. People
spend hundreds of dollars a month purchasing antioxidants because they are
anti-diseases, anti-aging, anti-cancer, which they accomplish through
neutralizing free radicals. Free Radical damage causes us to age and causes
disease. Since Ionized Water is a liquid antioxidant, it is easily absorbed
into the body which makes it much more effective and a powerful antioxidant.
Once the Ionized Antioxidant in the form of Hydroxyl Ions
(oxygen molecule with an extra electron) donates its extra electrons to free
radicals (oxygen molecule that is missing one electron) you are left with lots
of oxygen. Ionized Water gives you Energy by providing your body with lots of
oxygen! This is one of the most incredible aspects of Ionized Water!
Secondly, Ionized Water Balances body pH because it is
very alkaline. Our diet is often extremely acidic. Soft drinks, fast foods
& processed foods deposit acid waste in our bodies that builds up over time
and creates an ideal environment for diseases of all kinds to thrive. Look at
any cancer patient for instance and their bodies are invariably acidic to some
degree. This is, of course, true even with children. Chronic soft drink
consumers such as children put themselves in grave danger by allowing their bodies
to build up acid waste. Many end up with serious diseases at a very young age.
Maintaining an alkaline pH (6.9-7.2) helps us to maintain an environment in our
bodies that is NOT conducive to disease. It may take years depending on how
acidic your body is, but Ionized Water, because of its alkaline properties,
will flush acid waste from our bodies.
Ionized Water is meant to work as a preventative measure,
however if you are ill with any disease, it always helps to stay Alkaline.
Spirulina and Chlorella are also good for this.
Thirdly, Ionized Water has a different molecular cluster
size. It contains only five to six water molecules instead of the ten to
thirteen that conventional water molecule clusters have. It has changed from an
irregular shape that is 10-13 molecule to a hexagonal regular shape that is
half the size. This smaller or "reduced" water is much more hydrating
than conventional water. There are two consequences of this. First, Ionized
Water is much more hydrating than conventional water and, second, it is
extremely detoxifying.
The detoxification properties of Ionized Water are powerful and astounding. They simply cannot be ignored. A Water Ionizer has different levels of intensity because the average person cannot start out drinking strongly ionized Water. This is particularly true of the elderly, who need to start out at the lowest level and work their way up slowly. People who have spent a lifetime building up acid waste in their bodies will suffer headaches and diarrhea if they drink too much too soon.
How does the Water Ionizer produce ionized water?
Water is run over positive and negative electrodes, which ionizes the water. It is then separated into alkaline and acidic water as it passes through membranes. It accomplishes this by repelling the water now that it has been "charged" into positive and negative ions.
How does Ionized Water taste compared with conventional
water?
A common remark regarding the taste of Ionized Water is
that it tastes smoother than conventional water. This is because of the
molecule cluster size and shape. Since it is small and regular shaped, it feels
smooth because it is. It also does not fill you up and bloat you the way
conventional water can do if you drink a lot of it at once.
How Long does Ionized Water stay Ionized?
The Antioxidant (hydroxyl ions) will last approximately
18-24 hours. The Higher pH (alkaline properties) will last approximately 1-2
weeks. The smaller molecule cluster size will last approximately 1-3 months.
Does Ionized Water have any negative effects?
Absolutely none, as long as it is used properly. Only the alkaline water should be consumed. NEVER DRINK THE ACIDIC WATER. We have never seen a single negative effect from Ionized Water, either alkaline or acidic, as long as it is used properly.
Who should drink it?
Anyone and Everyone, young and old, human or animal. It
is beneficial to some degree to nearly everyone and everything it comes in
contact with.
How should I start drinking it?
Start out slow at level one, drinking 1-3 glasses per
day. If the water agrees with you, increase the amount you drink and the level
of Ionization intensity. The stronger, the better, but take your time in
building up to the higher levels. The antioxidant is most powerful on the high
levels. You will of course experience more energy at the higher levels, but the
fresher the ionized Water is, the stronger these properties are. The
detoxification is STRONG and unmistakable. However, it only lasts a short time.
How does Ionized Water effect athletes?
In an extremely positive way, as you might expect. Blood
oxygen levels will rise varying amounts with regular use of strong Ionized
Water. This increases stamina, endurance and provides the muscles tissue and
organs with high amounts of oxygen which the human body often lacks, even in
athletes because of inadequate diets. If Professional and Amateur sports were
to ever discover this, it would eventually become one of the most established
benefits to athletes everywhere. That will happen, but acceptance of Ionized
Water will take time.
What are the electrodes of each unit composed of?
The electrodes are Titanium, a very hard metal, coated
(not electroplated) with platinum, a very conductive metal. All Water Ionizers
currently manufactured use these two materials for their electrodes.
Electroplating only places platinum on the titanium only a few molecules thick,
which is not sufficient for prolonged ionization. There have been claims that
pure platinum electrodes are sometimes used for the electrodes but this claim
is obviously false since this would not at all improve performance and would be
cost prohibitive.
Is it dangerous to drink Ionized Water at these high pH
levels?
It is NOT dangerous to drink them at this level; however, it certainly is not necessary. Ionized Water should ideally be consumed between a pH 9.5 and 10.0.
Are there any advantages of drinking Ionized Water at
these higher pH and lower ORP levels?
You will be consuming a liquid that has an extremely low
negative charge, or ORP (oxidation reduction potential) somewhere in the
neighborhood of -300 to -500 Mv, depending on water source. While it is not
necessary to drink Ionized Water at this level, it will not hurt you to do so.
However, be advised that drinking water with such a high pH may cause an upset
stomach.