The pH inside the human body is significantly different, since some organs are of an alkaline nature, and some are acidic. The human body independently regulates only the pH of the blood, and in all other organs the regulation of the pH level occurs due to food and water that enter the body.
The benefits of alkaline water for the body
Alkaline water belongs to the hydrocarbonate group. Take it from natural sources, where there is a constant composition of mineral salts and other valuable components. The feature of alkaline water is that it is saturated with hydrogen. Active hydrogen acts as an antioxidant, protecting the cells of the body from destruction. This applies to mitochondria and cellular DNA. Thus, alkaline water slows down aging and prevents the development of many diseases. Its pH is more than 7, so it perfectly alkalizes the body, in connection with which, it is called living water. This water improves carbohydrate and protein metabolism in the body and normalizes the work of the intestine. In addition to its useful properties, alkaline water has a very specific taste, which can both be liked and not, it's a matter of personal preferences.
Alkaline water is recommended for drinking with gastritis, pancreatitis, peptic ulcer disease, non-insulin diabetes mellitus, liver disease, gout, obesity , colitis and infectious diseases.
Such water will remove mucus from the stomach and intestines, relieve the eructations and heartburn, eliminate the feeling of heaviness in the stomach and help remove slags.
Contraindications of alkaline water
Alkaline water can be not only useful, but also harmful, if there are certain diseases. Alkaline water is harmful in case of urolithiasis, kidney failure, pyelonephritis, pathology of the urinary tract, and diabetes mellitus (insulin-dependent). Therefore in such cases it is better to refuse from its use.