Years of anecdotal evidence and independent studies confirm the general health and wellness benefits of drinking alkaline ionized water. Alkaline ionized water has shown to boost your metabolism, strengthen your immune system, eliminate free radicals, and slow down cellular aging. Ionized water also has cleaning and disinfecting properties associated with its more acidic (low pH) counterpart. Water ionizers create both high and low pH water, whereas the low pH water (acidic) combats viruses and the spread of bacteria helping to reduce the risk of infection and disease.

Understanding Alkalinity vs. Acidity.

The difference between something being alkaline or acidic is measured by "pH" level (potential hydrogen). This level ranges between zero being really acidic, and 14 being really alkaline with 7 being neutral. Stomach acid for example, has a relatively low pH around 1.5- 3.5pH while blood is slightly alkaline at about 7.4pH. The body maintains a delicate chemical balance which can be affected by choices you make and the things you consume.

How to Boost Your Immune System: Oxidation

Oxidation, a chemical reaction that causes apples to brown and metal to rust plays a very similar role in the cells of the human body. This can cause reduced immunity to viruses and bacteria, infections and other health issues. Many studies in medical journals and health magazines tout the benefits of eating antioxidant foods, alkaline water ionizers produce antioxidants like this. Just as you would expect, the Oxidation Reduction Potential (ORP) contained in alkaline ionized water reduces cellular oxidation helping to slow down the aging affect. A strong or strengthened immune system a) reduces your chances of contracting flu, colds viruses and other illnesses, b) helps speed up your recovery and, most importantly, c) reduces your risk of dying from the virus or other contracted illnesses.
Additional benefits to the immune system include blood viscosity, blood circulation, and oxygen distribution to throughout the body which is tied to increased energy and an improved immune response according to a 2016 study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 

Topical Application to Kill Bacteria and Viruses:

Commonly thought of as a byproduct, alkaline water ionizers create acidic water which has powerful disinfecting properties. Acidic water with a pH less than 5.0 can be used on the skin as a natural astringent to fight acne, rosacea, eczema and more by destroying bacteria and viruses on contact. Therefore, using acidic water daily will reduce your risk of illness. Additional benefits to the immune system include blood viscosity, blood circulation, and oxygen distribution to throughout the body which is tied to increased energy and an improved immune response according to a 2016 study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 

Cleaning & Disinfecting Household Surfaces

In addition to topical use, acidic ionized water with a pH of 3.0 or less makes an ideal cleaning and disinfecting solution. These properties can range from being used to rinse pesticides from fruit and vegetables to killing bacteria and breaking down deadly proteins found in viruses. When used in conjunction with your standard household cleaning regimen, the use of ionized acidic water can go a long way toward reducing your family’s risk of contracting virus and bacterial infections.