Alkaline Benefits:
Scientific Facts of Alkaline Water
pH is the measure of the acidity of any aqueous solution. Solutions that have a pH less than 7 are referred to as "Acidic". Solutions having a pH greater than 7 are "Alkaline".
Antioxidant Properties of Alkaline Water
Alkaline has antioxidant properties that help maintain pH balance by counteracting free radicals. The antioxidants are in liquid form which allows for quicker absorption into the system. Alkaline water with a balanced pH level has anti-aging and anti-disease properties. It is also believed that maintaining an alkaline balance of 7.35 to 7.45 will aid in cancer resistance.
Features of Alkaline Water
Alkaline water will help cleanse the body's organs, especially the colon, where it has been noted to remove fecal build up which provides for a more effective process of waste elimination from the body.
Drinking alkaline water daily helps in keeping the system less susceptible to stomach viruses, flu's, colds, and other common illnesses.
In conjunction with internal cleansing, alkaline water hydrates the skin, restoring the natural elasticity of the epidermis. It helps the skin replace damaged and dead skin cells. Alkaline water also detoxifies the skin giving it a smoother, healthier look.
Alkaline water can assist with weight management by breaking down fatty acids contained in food, as well as aiding as an appetite suppressant as alkaline water is calorie free and filling upon consumption.
Alkaline water also lubricates muscles and joints, which helps those who suffer muscle ache and joint discomfort.
Drinking alkaline water prevents dehydration, which can harm all internal organs and deplete energy levels.
Benefits of Alkaline Water
1. Healthy Weight Loss
| maintains metabolism |
| reduces appetite |
| supports pro-biotics |
| weight loss |
2. Natural Detoxification
| protects against the toxic effects of mercury |
| helps body excrete toxins |
| optimizes detoxification |
| helps body expel 10 different heavy metals |
3. Powerful Hydration
| promote proper hydration (may prevent heart attacks & strokes) |
| cells hydrate more quickly |
| improves "athletic hydration" & recovery |
Cautions of Drinking Alkaline Water
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It is best to drink water that is between 7.1 and 8.0 pH levels. There is no scientific or medical proof that drinking alkaline water above an 8.0 pH level will be beneficial to the body.
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Drinking high concentrated alkaline water has been shown to be harmful to vegetation and animals.
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In the case of alkaline water that is natural, there is no problem in drinking up to a gallon a day, since the alkalinity is a result of natural minerals such as magnesium and calcium.
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You will not become too alkaline by drinking Old Saratoga's Natural Alkaline Water.
Source(s):
*(IBWA) International Bottled Water Association 2014