IONIZED - ALKALINE WATER IS GIFT OF NATURE!

Ionized water is obtained in water ionizers PTV. In these devices the molecule of water H2O after electrolysis is relatively split in two parts: alkaline, where negative hydroxyl OH- ions are dominant, and acid, where positive hydrogen H+ ions are dominant.

H2O ←→ H+ + OH-

During water electrolysis mineral salts melted in it also split into the ions of metals having positive charge, first of all calcium, magnesium, potassium, natrium, and ions of non-metals, acid wastes that have negative charge, i.e. chlorine, sulphur, phosphate, etc.
During electrolysis positive ions of alkaline metals - calcium, magnesium, potassium, natrium and hydroxile OH- - concentrate near the catode K in one section of the electrolysis vessel (ionised alkaline water) and negative ions of chlorine, sulphur, phosphate and hydrogen H+ (ionised acid water) concentrate near the anode A in the other section of the vessel.
Both alkaline and acid water acquires and maintains for a certain period totally different properties which, in turn, differ from the properties of initial tap water. It determines completely different application of alkaline and acid water.

Their alkaline and acid environment is defined by pH index and the acquired weak electric charge is expressed in oxidation-reduction potential ORP. These parameters depend on the working period of the device (see the table).

pH and ORP changes depending on working period of the ionizer (for Panevėžys tap water)

As it can be seen from the table, ORP of alkaline water is negative and its pH indices are in alkaline interval of 7 to 14 (neutral water pH equals 7). These values are close to the values of inner fluids of the body (blood, lymph, intercellular fluid). Alkaline water with pH index 8.5 to 9.5 and ORP = -100...-200mV (obtained when turning the device on for 5-10 minutes) is used for preventive purposes. It is recommended to drink not less than 2-2.5 litres per day.

(ORP of acid water is positive and its pH values are in acid interval 1 to 7. It determines its mostly external use. Positive ORP defines the shortage of electrons. Acid water takes the lacking electrons from microbes, bacteria, pathogens and in this way kills them. Thus acid water is a perfect bactericide.)

FIVE BENEFITS OF ALKALINE WATER

1. A Natural Antioxidant
   NEGATIVE ORP (-150...-250 mV) means that in alkaline water there are free electrons, that can be given away. This feature expresses itself very effectively in neutralizing extremely negative effect of the free radicals.
   As it is known free radicals are the parts of the molecules that lack one electron. These are peroxides, oxygen molecules without one electron, etc. They form in the body naturally when metabolic reactions take place. Particular amount of free radicals is necessary for the body. They protect the body from bacteria, viruses, kill malformed cells. The trouble begins when there is an excess of free radicals. Free radicals constantly attack healthy cells of the body thus disturbing normal functioning of the organs, separate cells and causing various diseases. In such way free radicals stimulate uncontrolled chemical reactions that induce pathological state, development of cancerous and other diseases.
   When we drink alkaline water our body receives an additional amount of free electrons that are taken by free radicals. Thanks to these antioxidant features of alkaline water healthy cells are protected, immune system of the body is strengthened.
2. Alkalises the Body
   ALKALINE pH VALUES OF 8.5-9.5 correspond the parametres of inner environment of our body mostly. We are constructed in such a way that inner environment and inner fluids, except for the gastric juices, are slightly alkaline. The body and the blood of a newborn are alkaline (pH = 7.45) mostly. Unfortunately, as we grow and develop our body inevitably acidifies, the blood alkalinity reduces, accumulations of acid wastes and risk of related diseases increases. The body can obtain alkaline minerals necessary for reduction of acidosis only with food and liquids intake.
   As the name itself demonstrates alkaline water besides hydroxyl ions also contains ions of alkaline metals (calcium, magnesium, potassium, natrium) that are necessary for neutralizing of acid wastes and that are most easily assimilated. It doesn't have acid ions of salts dissolved in water (chlorine, sulphur, phosphorus, etc.) that go straight into the acid water. Therefore when drinking alkaline water every day for prophylaxis our body receives sufficient amount of alkaline minerals, alkaline environment of the body is maintained, acidosis of the body is reduced and thus body resistance to diseases is increased.
3. It Is Assimilated Directly
   SMALLER MOLECULAR FORMATIONS. Molecules of alkaline water are joined with each other in much smaller formations (5-6 molecules) than those of a normal potable water (10-13 molecules). Therefore alkaline water at once (without using the body's additional energy!) gets through the membranes of the cells and directly participates in metabolic processes. Water having such properties much more effectively than a normal water penetrates into the tissues, eliminates wastes accumulated in the digestive system, saturates cells with water, and melts wastes even of most difficult access. Alkaline water very effectively neutralises, liquefies acid wastes accumulated in the body that are easily removed through kidney.
4. It Is More Fluid
   LESS SURFACE TENSION. Surface tension of alkaline water is almost twice less than this of a tap water. It means that alkaline water is more fluid, "wetter"". If we remember that blood is 90% of water then it is not difficult to understand that when the body is provided with a sufficient quantity of alkaline water our blood becomes more liquid. It is a very important feature because when the body acidifies the blood thickens, blood circulation gets worse, and danger of formation of blood clots arises. When drinking alkaline water blood liquefies naturally.
5. More Oxygen
   INCREASED AMOUNT OF OXYGEN. Negative OH- ions dominate in alkaline water, i.e. it contains the only atom of oxygen present in the molecule of water. Thus, when drinking alkaline water the body gets additional oxygen. Where there is oxygen there is life, energy. Process of metabolism depends greatly on the fact in what environment these processes are going on, i.e. if there is sufficient oxygen or there is a shortage of it. When there is a lack of oxygen then hydrocarbons do not split completely, process of fermentation takes place. It is very important when understanding that the cancer develops under such conditions when metabolism takes place in the environment that has little oxygen and that forms extremely acidic environment.
   High health indexes of Japan and South Korea residents have been surprising the world for the past 30 years. Modern technologies for improvement of water biological indices and its quality are being implemented. In Japan almost every fifth family drinks alkaline water every day. Each year this huge group of consumers is increasing by a million more. In Japan and South Korea there are quite a lot of hospitals where alkaline and acid water that has bactericidal properties is used instead of expensive medicine and antibiotics.
   The greatest thing in this health revolution is the fact that it is people-driven rather than medicines companies or medicine institutions and people themselves are the ones to choose how to care about their health.

"Talking about health never made anyone healthy. Doing something about it is what makes health life." (Ian Blair Hamilton)

Review prepared by Telesforas Laucevičius