12 Reasons to try Alkaline Water (over Bottled or Tap!)

Water is a precious resource on our earth, and, lately, health crazes have brought into focus just how vital and healing this resource can be. It hydrates, cleanses the body, keeps you from eating too much, and is good for the skin. And yet, for many, one beverage stands above the already pure and wholesome water: Alkaline water.

If you’ve heard of it, you’ve probably heard the wide range of health benefits enthusiasts claim. If not, here’s a simple break down.

Alkaline water, or ionized water, has a higher pH level, meaning it’s more basic, than what comes out of your faucet. Many claim this fights acidity in your stomach and diet, and allows for more nutrients to be absorbed. This water can be found in natural sources, or is manufactured by machines you can buy for your kitchen. However, if you’re planning on choosing a alkaline water machine, be careful to find one that uses a natural method of ionization rather than electric, as artificial ionization of water may have some side effects. **

**Drinking artificially ionized water may cause unpleasant side effects, especially for those with heart problems, as it can damage cardiovascular tissue. The chemical makeup of artificial alkaline water is very different than natural. Natural has far more nutrients and minerals.

While there is not concrete scientific evidence for most claims, the following benefits have been observed by users of alkaline water:

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1. Acid Control

One of the first things you hear of with alkaline water is its basic power and acid control. The water neutralizes acidity anywhere it has direct contact to it, such as in your upper bowel or stomach. However, too much alkalinity may damage your upper bowel, so be careful to monitor your consumption!

2. Absorb More Nutrients

There are a lot more nutrients and vital minerals in alkaline water, which you absorb easily with every sip!

3. Slow Bone Loss

If your water has calcium, your body doesn’t need to steal it from bones in emergencies! If you’re not getting sufficient calcium in your diet, this may be a genuine concern. Alkaline water is an easy way to patch over any nutritional holes in your life.

4. More Nutrients

Naturally alkaline water has more nutrients in it, as the water is created in nature when it flows through streams, collecting minerals from the rock beds as it travels.

5. Fight Acidosis

The diet of the average American is believed by many to cause acidosis, or increased aciditiy in the blood. This condition arises from the high level of processed foods, and is characterized by symptoms such as fatigue, tremors, headaches, and confusion. Sound like you? Try some alkaline water. The basic nature of this beverage negates some of the acidity in your blood, and may leave you feeling better for it.

6. Antioxidant Boost

All the extra minerals in alkaline water leaves you drinking up a nutrient filled, antioxidant beverage! Plus, since the antioxidants come in a liquid form, your body does not have to break down organic matter, as it would for a fruit, to absorb the nutrients!

7. Aid Digestion

Have indigestion or acid reflux? Forget popping an antacid, alkaline water will have your stomach settled and the pH levels back in order.

8. Expel Toxins

Like regular water, alkaline water is able to cleanse and flush out the body from toxins. This leaves you not only refreshed, but less likely to get sick in the future. But alkaline water is better here than regular, as it leaves behind extra nutrients in your cleaned-out body!

9. Prevent Diseases

This one goes hand-in-hand with our previous point. If you’re cleansing your body regularly of toxins, and adding in nutrients instead, you are very likely to see improvements in your physical health, and in how healthy you feel!

10. Fewer Toxins

Our tap water has to be disinfected in order to be safe for human consumption, and this process can often leave by-products from interactions between disinfectants and organic matter. These by-products can cause both health and environment problems. However, in alkaline water, many types of by-products are broken down easily. Alkaline may be safer choice for our planet!

  11. Aid in Weight Loss

It’s widely known amongst water-enthusiasts (is that a thing?) that sometimes your body registers thirst as hunger. Drinking a glass of water before meals can help you eat less and feel full faster. Alkaline water is no exception to this rule, and its nutrient dense water will also patch up nutritional holes in your diet!

  12. Hydration

Probably the most obvious one on this list, but one of the most important! Alkaline water may actually be better at hydrating your body, too, since its makeup is thought to allow athletes to retain more fluid in the cardiovascular system.

Even if you decide alkaline water isn’t for you, be sure to keep drinking about 8 glasses of water a day. This natural beverage is a virtual elixir of life, and we in the US are lucky to have one of the best tap water qualities in the world. Drink up!

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What are your thoughts? Do you think Alkaline Water is better? Let us know in the comments below!