Water Ionizer

A water ionizer works to separate water into alkaline and acid fractions through a procedure called electrolysis, which develops the electric charge of calcium and magnesium ions that are presenting almost every type of drinking water. Research has shown that alkaline reduced water may be useful in scavenging free radicals, but is in need of much more testing to conclude these results. Drinking ionized water has not shown to alter the body's pH settings and there is no evidence of other beneficial effects from drinking this water, so it is really up to the individual if they feel they are receiving health benefits from using a water ionizer.

There are a plethora of different water ionizer filters available today that claim to clean water of all known contaminants, positively charge to ionize and there are even some out there that claim to microcluster the water; an extremely scientific procedure where "bound" water clusters are minimized to smaller clusters making it easier for your internal cells to absorb and clean themselves. In the end, all these water ionizer companies claim to do basically the same thing and it can very hard to decide between them. There are countertop ionizers which range in price from $1,000 to over $3,000 depending on the system setup and the specifications of the filter; there are also under the counter water ionizers which are a bit larger setup and range in price from $2,000 to over $5,000 again dependent on set up and specifications. Whichever water ionizer you may choose, make sure to do research into your product and brand before investing in such an expensive system.

There are many alkaline ionized water systems that will turn water straight from your tap into ionized reduced water. This process reduces accessible alkaline minerals from tap water, such as calcium, potassium and magnesium and is collected for cooking and various bottled waters. The most convenient part about water ionizer systems is that they are fairly simple to install and rarely needs any maintenance over extended periods of time. A water ionizer will usually have a variety of pH settings and is very easy to use. Water ionizer filters will usually last up to 12 months and are readily available online for minimal costs. The water ionizer system will normally filter acidic water into another container, and separate the ionized water to be consumed. The leftover acidic water is commonly used for disinfecting counter tops, walls and even dishes. It can be a very convenient system for the ultimate environmental conservationist.

Electrolysis is a procedure performed on water, using an electric current, to decompose H2O into oxygen and hydrogen gas. The procedure of electrolysis on pure water is very slow because it does not have much of an electric conductor; therefore the process is hurried along significantly by adding an electrolyte to the water, such as salt. There are many different ways to electrolyze and alkaline ionized water is not the only substance produced by these means; there are many man-made materials like aluminum, potassium and sodium metal, zinc, magnesium, hydrogen, copper, fluorine and even chlorine are created using electrolysis. Once water is ionized using a water ionizer, an extra oxygen molecule is attached and therefore is said to have antioxidant properties. Free radicals, which are said to be the cause of most cancers and disease, are said to be missing one oxygen ion and damage sensitive cell walls within our bodies. The replacement of the mission oxygen ion is supposed to reverse oxidation of wastes and many experts agree that it may be very beneficial for internal health.

There are so many different water ionizer filtration systems for your home and it may be difficult to decide which would be the most beneficial for you. There are at least 6 different systems available: small countertop water ionizer systems, under counter water ionizers, duel filter water ionizers for larger families, whole house water filtration systems and batch system water ionizers which perform multiple processes on the water before becoming available to drink. These systems are all very high tech, and can be compared to the same electrical technology used to power Hi Def television sets. These work to produce a great tasting, pure quality water with the proper amount of acid to alkaline for your body. It is not proven scientifically that reduced water or water ionizer systems will benefit your health and body, but there is also no proof otherwise. If you so choose to invest in a water ionizer, take the time to discuss any changes to your diet with your doctor as these systems may not be a right for everyone.