Alkaline Water and Its Benefits

Purified water, distilled water, alkaline water – when did all of these different options appear? There are entire aisles at the grocery store dedicated to various kinds of water. Rather than wade through the options at your local store, consider getting an alkaline water machine. This little device attaches to your kitchen facet and pumps out refreshing "ionized" water. Research shows alkaline water has several health benefits. Here's a look at what some research suggests:

Feel more hydrated

Researchers from Montana State University shows adults drinking alkaline water feel more hydrated.

The team of researchers split a group of 38 volunteers into two groups, a test group and control group. The test group drank mineral-based alkaline water while the control group drank regular tap water. Throughout the 30-day study, pH levels were higher in those drinking alkaline water, according to blood and urine samples collected during the month. Participants also claimed they felt more hydrated.

The study's leader Dan Heil, who is also a professor at the school, says he was surprised by the results. "I was surprised at how dramatic the effect was on the body, and how quickly it reversed when the study participants stopped drinking the water," he said.

Rid your body of toxins

Studies show alkaline water can help your body get rid of pent up toxins.

"Detoxify your body to remove normal acidic waste products accumulated daily, plus remove toxins accumulated in your body from your environment, prescription drugs, unnatural foods and from the “normal” process of aging," Health First states.

"Acid wastes collected in the body can lead to more serious health conditions. Drinking alkaline water daily can neutralize the acidity and wash acid waste products from cells and tissues."

Diabetics see improvement

The Diabetics Research Society says alkaline water has the ability to improve the symptoms associated with Diabetes. If you suffer with this condition, you know your pH levels can change quickly. Because diabetics have a hard time transporting glucose throughout the body, cells start to breakdown and release waste.Through a healthy diet, which should include alkaline water, and exercise, a diabetic’s pH level will stabilize, improving overall health.

Improved skin tone

Looking for clear, beautiful skin? Alkaline water could help. Because alkaline water clears toxins and hydrates the body, your skin will benefit.

"It helps the skin replace tissues and contributes its elasticity and overall health. It can also help detoxify the skin causing it to appear smoother and leading to fewer breakouts," one health site claims. "When the pH balance is kept in check vital food nutrients can be more readily absorbed by the skin. This helps contribute to a younger more youthful glow."

Researchers are still looking into the alkaline water benefits to our health. Many believe additional benefits will emerge as research continues.