Re: Alkaline Ionized Water...

Raising pH is not always a good idea. Have you heard of alkalosis? And many acids are also antioxidant such as tannic acid and ascorbic acid. The biggest danger though of Alkaline Waters comes from the hydroxides (OH) of Alkaline Waters that wipe out stomach acid leading to a whole host of problems. Not to mention that hydroxides are caustic, and can burn or otherwise damage tissues. For example sodium hydroxide is lye, and potassium hydroxide is Drano. Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia) works as a laxative because it chemically burns the intestinal walls.

As for OH molecules, otherwise known as HYROXYL RADICALS, these are some of the strongest free radicals known. Again this is why hydroxides burn or otherwise damage tissues.

The cluster size is also more marketing hype. The same claim was made about some bottled waters. The quicker absorption of these waters had nothing to do with water molecule size as claimed though. It had to do with the higher purity of the water, which made it absorb in to the body faster due to the higher purity of the water as opposed to the saltier cells. Quicker in though just means quicker out, which can actually dehydrate the body. Tweet