Alkaline Water: Not Just for Athletes

One of the latest trends in the health world is alkaline water. You’ve no doubt seen a bottle of it on your grocery store shelves. Maybe you’ve considered buying one of the many filters available on the market. It’s pretty hard to miss it.

But what exactly is alkaline water? First, we need to break down what alkaline means.

If you’re familiar with basic chemistry, you’ve probably heard the term PH level before. PH level is just the measurement of how high the concentration of hydrogen in a solution is. If there is a lot of hydrogen, the pH is low and we call it acidic. If there is little hydrogen, the pH is high and we call it alkaline. The scale goes from 0 to 14, and 7 is neutral.

Normally, water is a perfect 7 when it is purified. Alkaline water has a pH of around 8.8. The idea behind it is that it reduces your body’s acidity. It also has a number of other benefits!

Detox

Alkaline water has been shown to help remove toxins from your body. Toxins like mercury can lead to symptoms ranging from the physical to the mental. While water alone has some detoxifying effects, alkaline water takes it up a notch. Add some lemon to really kick your body into shape.

Preventing Heart Disease

Alkaline water has been linked to reducing several factors that contribute to heart disease. This includes high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and even high cholesterol. That alone should be enough to convince you. Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the US. Any habits that can lower your risk is a habit worth picking up.

Acid Reflux

This one is a no-brainer. When you get acid reflux, you take an antacid. That antacid contains a base that alkalizes your body and helps calm the acid. Since alkaline water has a high pH, it can do the same thing.

While it’s best to make alkaline water part of your everyday hydration, studies have shown it to be a good remedy for acid reflux when it happens. It can be helpful in prevention and treatment.

Citrus-infused water actually has some great health benefits.

Stops Free Radicals

Another word that’s used a lot in health food circles is antioxidant. Many types of berries are rich in antioxidants, and they are helpful in reducing free radicals in your body. Alkaline water has a high potential for antioxidants. When mixed with vitamin C, it showed tremendous radical fighting abilities. So bring back that lemon!

Bone Health

Guess what? Your water can have calcium, too! Studies have consistently shown that dairy may not be the safest way to get your calcium. Populations with high dairy consumption tend to have more bone fractures and higher rates of osteoporosis. Yikes!

So alkaline water has shown itself to be a much safer way to get your calcium. Calcium is a base, so it’s going to be higher in a substance with a high pH. Plus, alkaline water can make for a much more refreshing beverage than a glass of milk.

Weight Loss

Drinking a lot of water is known to promote weight loss. That’s no secret. Studies have also shown that making that water alkaline might help even more. In a trial, obese patients lost a higher average of weight when drinking two liters a day.

Recover From Acidosis

Acidosis is a condition that occurs when your body becomes too acidic. Often, when you have severe diarrhea, your body loses the base meant to lower acidity. That can cause fatigue, insomnia, and even depression. It’s a serious condition that you should address immediately.

The quickest solution is to load up on alkaline foods. Since you also lose a lot of water in these cases, staying hydrated is important as well. With alkaline water, you can kill two birds with one stone.

Better Hydration

Perhaps one of the biggest claims to fame for alkaline water is superior hydration. When water is ionized (made alkaline), it has smaller molecules. That means that the cells can absorb the water more easily.

This isn’t like sports drinks, where the “superior hydration” comes from electrolytes. This claim comes from the fact that your body is literally absorbing more of it!

If you want the benefits of a more alkaline body, or simply want to counteract your acid-heavy diet, alkaline water could be your way to a healthier, happier life.


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