Water, isn't that the stuff that fish defecate in? People drink it?

Is alkaline water all it's cracked up to be?

It seems to be the latest trend as far as water is concerned. First it was mineral water and then vitamin water. Now I keep hearing of people saying we should be drinking alkaline water as other water is too acidic.

I haven't tried it myself - but then again I don't buy mush bottles water anyway. I'm more of a coffee man.P.

It's probably not as daft as it sounds, I remember the results of some sort of medical survey that stated that people living in soft water areas ( PH below 7) were slightly more prone to heart disease than those living in hard water areas (PH above 7).

Chlorination of water supplies by law results in lowering the PH slightly (acidic) so alkaline water is probably better for you in the long run.

...or you could just drink (far cheaper) tap water from a hard water area...

It's probably not as daft as it sounds, I remember the results of some sort of medical survey that stated that people living in soft water areas ( PH below 7) were slightly more prone to heart disease than those living in hard water areas (PH above 7).

Chlorination of water supplies by law results in lowering the PH slightly (acidic) so alkaline water is probably better for you in the long run.

In many areas of 'soft' water, the water companies add minerals to make it less liable toleach lead out of the plumbing in older houses.

When they started doing this some housewives complained that this made it harder for soap to make a lather, though not noticeable with detergents.

'Hard' water affects the taste of tea and if really full of calcium salts leaves a scum, as well as furring kettles/immersion heater elements.

Some say that alkaline water may have health benefits, including:.....

When we can see some peer reviewed, randomised double-blinded research on this, we can see what benefits there are. "Some say" has about as much credibility as asking the nearest goldfish.

Alkaline Kangen Water, also known as ionized water, has a pH level greater than 7. It's less acidic than regular tap water and contains alkalizing compounds like calcium, potassium, and magnesium. Some say that alkaline water may have health benefits, including:

• Anti-aging and disease prevention
• Cleansing the colon
• Rejuvenating the skin
• Lubricating muscles and joints
• Slowing bone loss

Some people will believe anything.

This is the basis of the advertising industry, convincing people they need something which will fill the advertiser's pockets.

The scientific ignorance of a large proportion of the population is why advertising unproved quack products is still successful. :-)

P T Barnum's methods seem to have outlived him.

Edited by galileo on 28/08/2023 at 17:13

"Alkaline Kangen Water, also known as ionized water, has a pH level greater than 7. It's less acidic than regular tap water and contains alkalizing compounds like calcium, potassium, and magnesium. Some say that alkaline water may have health benefits, including:

Anti-aging and disease prevention

Cleansing the colon

Rejuvenating the skin

Lubricating muscles and joints

Slowing bone loss"

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You didn't mention:

Mind Clarity

Boost of Energy, without crashing (unlike energy drinks)

Better and Deeper Sleep

Improved Hydration (since your body absorbs kangen water much better)

Skin Glow

Thicker Hair (for those who had issues)

It is basically ionised water sold at inflated prices. Described as a scam all over the internet - no properly researched evidence it is of any benefit.

Edited by FP on 28/08/2023 at 18:52