Alkaline water, know if it is really beneficial for body !

Nowadays there are many brands available in the market that claims about various benefits of using alkaline water. Some of the prominent claims are it slows down aging process, regulates body pH level and prevent chronic diseases like cancer. Generally, water is referred to as alkaline because of its pH level. Alkaline water is higher in pH level than regular drinking water. Because of this fact many experts advocate for using alkaline water to neutralize the acid in your body. The normal drinking water we use is generally of pH around 7 or neutral. However, the alkaline water is typically of pH about 8 or 9. Alkaline water also contain alkaline minerals and negative Oxidation Reduction Potential. Because of this property, alkaline water also acts as a pro anti oxidant.

• Alkaline water, natural or artificial ?

The natural alkaline water generally becomes alkaline when it passes through rocks in the springs and add minerals present on that rock. However many of us consume drinking alkaline water that is available in the market. This portable drinking water is a result of chemical processes mainly electrolysis. In this process, a alkinity of normal water is increased with the help of an ionizer that separates molecules in water that are more acidic. Acidic water is then separated out.

• Is alkaline water really helpful ?

The benefits of using alkaline water till now are controversial. According to many health professionals and experts, this topic needs much more research and studies. Meanwhile, some of the experts advocate that use of regular water is best for most of the people. Till now there is no scientific evidences or reveal that confirms the benefits of using alkaline water.

During a human trial on 100 people found that there is a difference in whole blood viscosity after consuming high pH alkaline water. People those who consume high pH water reduce their products quality by 6.3% compared to the standard blood is viscosity of human being that is 3.36%. Despite of less number of scientific research, alkaline water believes to have these benefits.

1. Colon cleaning properties

2. Weight loss

3. Skin hydration and detoxifying properties 

4. Healthy immune system 

5. Good antioxidant content 

6. Cancer resistance

• Alkaline water has some side effects too !

Although use of alkaline water is believed to have several benefits and considered safe. But it may have various side effects depending from person to person. Regular intake of high alkaline water can have negative side effects that include lowering of natural stomach acidity Which helps in killing harmful bacteria in the gut.

Meanwhile, regular intake of too much alkaline water may cause gastrointestinal issues and skin irritations. Symptoms that represent you are having problem in your body because of alkaline water intake are.

1. Vomiting 

2. Muscle twitching 

3. Nausea 

4. Confusion 

5. Skin irritations.

Not only this increase in alkalinity of body’s fluid is the important factor of decrease in free calcium in the body which will subsequently affect your bone health.

So instead of commercially produced bottled alkaline water you can go for natural alkaline water. Drinking natural alkaline water is much more safer. Meanwhile, claims made by different brands of alkaline water are yet to be researched.

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