Air Oxygen Flow Meters

Water is important to every cell, tissue, and organ in your body. The best way to stay hydrated is by drinking glasses of water throughout the day.

What Makes Alkaline Water Different?

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