There are substances called ions that support the formation of hexagonally structured water. Ions are minerals dissolved in water. In the past, as water from rivers or streams flowed down mountains to reach water sources, necessary minerals were picked up by the water flow. Many of these ions could be found in the water.

Ions affect the properties of water in various ways: some ions strengthen waters hexagonal structure while others weaken the structure. Some minerals that help to convert water into hexagonal structures are calcium, zinc, iron, sodium, copper and silver. Other minerals such as chloride, fluoride, sulfide and aluminum destroy the hexagonal structure, making water molecules less stable. Therefore, the structure of water molecules depends partly upon what kinds of ions are present in the water itself. Remember we mentioned above that tap water has a small percentage of hexagonal water clusters? Chloride is a compound of chlorine, a substance used to disinfect tap water. Chlorine is also a known carcinogenic.

Additionally, these ions have an effect on our body and our health. Many diseases that affect the elderly have been linked with mineral (ion) deficiencies. A study was conducted where the amount of calcium was correlated with high blood pressure. The results showed that cardiovascular disease was significantly reduced in patients that drank water with a high concentration of calcium. This is an example that shows that calcium ions affect the body in two ways: directly by affecting biological functions, and indirectly by affecting the structure of the water.

Did you know that most bottled waters go through a process called reverse osmosis that eliminates all ions? Yes, it gets rid of the structure breaking ions, but it also removes the structure breaking, essential ions, like calcium.