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Immensely popular overseas, particularly in Japan, Korea, and China, water ionizers are the newest trend to hit the American market. In addition to equipment such as water softeners and water filtration systems becoming commonplace in homes throughout the United States, water ionizers are all the rage in the quest for the purest, healthiest water available.
The great draw of water ionizers is that they’re purported to have amazing health benefits. The idea behind these claims is that the water is ionized through the process of electrolysis, in order to remove the acidity from the water. According to those who manufacture and sell water ionizers, drinking alkaline water is the key to curing ailments such as Diabetes and Heart disease, and increasing longevity.
The problem with these claims is that from a scientific standpoint, there’s no such thing as ionized water. Pure water is remarkably lacking in conductive properties, and cannot go through electrolysis via a water ionizer. Even if such a process were possible, pure water is neither alkaline nor acidic in nature.
Even larger problems arise when taking a look at the claims of water ionizers. If it were hypothetically possible to make pure water alkaline, and there were hypothetically any health benefits to drinking this water, the water would lose its alkalinity as soon as it hit your stomach. The stomach is filled with gastric acid, a highly potent acid that wouldn’t be neutralized by the consumption of alkaline water. This acid is neutralized by secretions from the pancreas, effectively ensuring all the water you consume becomes alkaline eventually.
All of the science aside, there simply is no truth to the claims made by companies selling water ionizers. It is not possible to make water alkaline, and even if there were, there would be no benefits to drinking it. If ionized water did exist, it would not contain any antioxidants, and it would not help in fighting disease or increasing longevity. For those who’d be interested in drinking ionized water to cut down on stomach acid, it’s much more beneficial to purchase an inexpensive heartburn medication, like Milk Of Magnesia.
Like many scams, the myth of water ionizers is built on layer upon layer of pure fiction, supported with not even a thread of scientific evidence. Filter and soften your water for cleaner,purer drinking water, but run away when someone recommends you should be drinking ionized water.
What else can I help you with?
Is ionized water base or acid?
Ionized water can be both alkaline and acidic, depending on the pH level. Alkaline ionized water has a pH greater than 7, while acidic ionized water has a pH less than 7. The pH level can be adjusted during the ionization process.
What is the chemical make up of ionized water?
Ionized water is a mixture of water and dissolved minerals such as calcium and magnesium. In order to become ionized, water is subjected to a process called electrolysis - a process that subjects water to electrical current. Ionized water molecules will have either excess protons or electrons as a result of the electrolysis. Water with excess protons will become alkaline in pH, water with excess electrons will become acidic.
What are two myths about water?
Myth: Water is colorless. Truth: Water is actually very slightly blue colored. Myth: Water is a great conductor of electricity. Truth: It is ions and small particles dissolved in water that make it a good conductor.
What is the ionized form of water?
The ionized form of water is H3O+ (hydronium ion) and OH- (hydroxide ion) in equilibrium with each other in aqueous solutions.
What will form electrolyte solutions in water when ionized?
Any ionized chemical will cause water to become electrically conductive. In general, salts are the best example.
When water is ionized it can act as either an acid or a base true or false?
Pure water can't be ionized. To be ionized, water must contain minerals. The dissolved minerals conduct electricity, which ionizes the water: Water with a net-negative ionic charge will be an alkaline Water with a net-positive ionic charge will be an acidic In nature, the minerals dissolved in the water will have an influence on whether it is acidic or alkaline. The water's movement through ferrous rock formations (which are magnetic) will cause it to become ionized.
How long does ionized water stay ionized?
If stored properly it can hold its pH for several days, but as soon as the water leaves the ionizer it will begin to lose its properties. It is similar to rubbing your feet on the carpet to shock someone, when you rub your feet back and forth a charge is built up, but when you touch someone the charge dissipates, the pH of the ionized water starts to dissipate as soon as you poor it. There are specially designed bottles that can store the water and maintain its properties as long as possible.
Where can you get ionized water for sale in Lagos Nigeria?
you can get water from the central waterfall near town.......
What is the difference between distilled water and de-ionized water?
De-ionised water is mechanically cleaned (Using specially manufactured ion-exchange resins), whereas distilled water is purified through distillation. (Boiling and then collecting the condensed fluid)
What myths are not true about Alexander the Great?
Because it is a myth, and a myth is not true.
Can dogs run on water, or is it just a myth?
Dogs cannot run on water. This is a myth.
Is there a great zoom?
no there is not a great zoom is a myth and does not exist.
