There’s a certain PH balance that our body maintains which is vital for various processes going inside our body. On a scale of 1-14 pH is measured, 7 being the neutral point. Anything above 7 is considered to be alkaline or more commonly known as basic. Anything below 7 is termed as Acidic.
Still finding it difficult to understand? These terms are not as complex as it seems to be. Let’s learn a little bit more. pH stands for the power of hydrogen, meaning the number of hydrogen ions present inside a body.
An ideal condition demands the presence of both bases and acids in the ratio 51:49, keeping the basic nature a little higher than acid. The pH of an average body lies within the range of 7.3-7.45.
What is Alkaline Water?
Acid is important in order to break down and digest food in the stomach. Certain foods are highly acidic and overconsumption can increase the acidity in the stomach leading to problems such as stomach ache.
Alkaline water has a higher pH level than normal water which induces basicity in the body. This water is composed of magnesium, sodium, and potassium. It helps in maintaining the pH balance in the stomach.
A study in 2011 known as ‘The effect of daily consumption of 2 liters of electrolyzed water for two months’ concluded that the participants who were a part of this project lost a total of 12 lbs in two months without making any changes in their diets. Just the addition of alkaline water to their everyday routine initiated the weight loss. It is very likely now that alkaline water could possibly lead to weight loss.
Ailments such as acid reflux give rise to unwanted stomach acid or bile, which causes discomfort and irritation in our body and causes chest burns. This can prove to be quite harmful and dangerous for our body and can lower down the basic nature of our body. In order to neutralize this acidic content, a person should drink alkaline water as it is beneficial to give a quick boost to the pH level of the body.
One of the most important benefits of alkaline water is that it completely neutralizes the acidity present in our body by lowering the levels of excessive acidic content in the stomach and gastrointestinal tract.
Alkaline water is composed of many antioxidants that help in preventing the growth of cell-damaging free radicals in the body, which can rush up the aging process.
Alkaline water contains various minerals like magnesium and calcium, both of which are important in the maintenance of healthy bones.
Alkaline water boosts your immunity system. Your immune system helps in neutralizing the acidity in your body, which is resulted by poor diet, stress and environmental toxins.
Alkaline water contains ultra-hydrating properties as compared to normal drinking water. This drink would reap benefits for people who work out on a day to day basis and require more amount of water than usual. Scientifically, the molecules present in alkaline water are smaller and readily absorbed by the cells in your body, helping it to prevent dehydration.
How Can I Make Alkaline Water?
Ingredients:
1 liter of water (filtered)
1 lemon
1/8 tablespoon sea salt
Method:
Take a pitcher and fill it with water.
Cut the lemon into half; squeeze half of the lemon in the pitcher and then slice thin pieces of the other half and add it to the water.
Add sea salt. Mix it well and let it sit overnight.
Enjoy the taste of your very own freshly made Alkaline water.
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