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How Ionized Water Works

To truly understand how ionized water works once consumed, it's important that we look at water on a molecular and cellular level.

One water molecule is comprised of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. As you probably already know, the molecule is expressed with the chemical symbol H2O. The one oxygen atom is much larger than the two hydrogen atoms, meaning that its attraction for the hydrogen atoms is much greater than the hydrogen atoms attraction to each other.

After water has been treated by the electrolysis process of water ionizers, its reduction potential is greatly increased, making it a safe source of free electrons for the active oxygen that is present in your body. When measured with an ORP (oxidation potential) meter, tap water shows to have a redox potential of approximately +400 to +500 mV. Due to its redox potential being positive, it is more likely to oxidize other molecules by acquiring their electrons.

Ionized water, on the other hand, has a redox potential of -250 to -500 mV. This means that ionized water has a larger mass of extra electrons ready to donate to active oxygen, therefore, this type of alkaline water is a powerful anti-oxidant.

Through the electrolysis process, reduced water gains an excess amount of electrons. Also, the H2O cluster is reduced in size from approximately thirteen molecules per cluster to a mere six molecules per cluster, which is the ideal hexagonal structure for water. This means that ionized water can be absorbed by the body faster and easier, reaching all of the tissues of your body in a short period of time and better hydrating the entire body.

Hexagonal Structure, or Micro-Clustered water is an arrangement of individual water molecules where six H2O units link to form a stable ring-like structure. A hexagonal unit is the ideal structure for water units, as it is the most stable. All water contains some hexagonal units'some more than others.

Chlorine, fluoride and many pollutants that can be found in common tap water reduce the number of hexagonal units in water.

The BenefitsThe hexagonal structure of ionized water and the reduced size of the molecular clusters enable the water to penetrate the cells of the body at a greater rate than tap or bottled water. This increased penetration allows greater cellular hydration. The high oxidation reduction potential of the water attracts and absorbs toxins from the body, reducing acid within the system and aiding the body in its return to a natural and healthy balanced PH.