Alkaline Ionized Water: Is It Worth Drinking?

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Korea and Japan are utilizing a technology involving alkaline ionized water, which is relatively new to the USA and Canada. The process involves passing water through an ionizing chamber that separates it into alkaline and acidic water, with the alkaline variant promoted for drinking and the acidic for skin and hair care. However, skepticism exists regarding the health benefits of alkaline ionized water, with some labeling it as "pure nonsense" and "snake oil." Concerns are raised about the safety of using highly acidic water, with references to its potential harm, such as a pH of 3 being too acidic for regular use. The discussion highlights the need for personal experiences and scientific evidence to validate the claims surrounding alkaline ionized water.
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According to the following article, Korea and Japan are using this technology. It is a new concept in the USA and maybe in Canada.

I would like to hear from people who are using it -- should we drink alkaline ionized water?

Sources:

http://shop.snyderhealth.com/water_ionizers.php?ref=2

http://www.ionizers.org/water.html
 
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sends the water through a special ionizing chamber which separates the water into hydrogen ions and hydroxyl ions to form two very distinct types of water - the alkaline water is used for drinking (internal use) and the acidic water can be used for skin and hair care

Pure nonsense and snake oil.

Edit: pH 3 water is a 0.001M solution of strong acid, I would not use such acid to wash my hands on the daily basis.

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