Alkaline Water Plants

Water is a combination of hydrogen and oxygen. That’s why you call it H₂O. Water’s pH level determines how acidic it is and ranges from 0 to 14. A pH of 7 is considered neutral. That “seven” number is considered neutral or balanced between acidic and alkaline. If water is below 7 on the pH scale, it’s “acidic.” If it’s higher than 7, it’s “alkaline.”

Bottled water falls under different standards depending on whether it claims to be alkaline. Bottled alkaline water has a pH level above 7. In some cases, manufacturers use a special device to change the chemical makeup of the water. Other times, they add nutrients to the water to change its pH.

For comparison, orange juice has a pH of 3.3 and black coffee is about a 5. Pure water has a neutral pH of 7.

Water that is more alkaline supposedly reduces acid in the bloodstream and:

• Improves metabolism
• Increases energy
• Slows aging
• Improves digestion
• Reduces bone loss