Alkaline water is drinking water with a pH level higher than 7, typically ranging between 8 and 10 on the pH scale.
The term "alkaline" refers to the water's pH level—a measurement of how acidic or basic a substance is on a scale of 0 to 14.

Acidic:

pH below 7 (examples: lemon juice, vinegar)-

Neutral:

pH of 7 (pure water)

Alkaline/Basic:

pH above 7 (examples: baking soda, alkaline water)

Regular tap water usually has a pH around 7, while alkaline water typically measures between 8 and 9.5 pH. Some specialized alkaline waters, like those produced by ionization machines, can reach pH levels of 10 or higher.

How Is Alkaline Water Made?

Alkaline water can be produced through several methods, and the method matters significantly for the water's properties.

1. Water Ionization (Electrolysis):

This process uses an electrical current to separate water molecules into acidic and alkaline components. Ionization machines, such as Kangen water systems, produce multiple pH levels for different uses—from drinking water (8.5-9.5 pH) to cleaning solutions (11.5 pH).

**Important:** The electrolysis process also generates dissolved molecular hydrogen (H2); a key therapeutic component that we'll discuss in detail below. This makes electrolyzed water fundamentally different from water that's simply had minerals added.**

2. Mineral Addition:

Adding alkaline minerals like calcium, magnesium, and potassium naturally raises water's pH level. This method increases mineral content but **does not produce molecular hydrogen**. The health benefits differ from electrolyzed water.**

3. Natural Sources:

Some spring water is naturally alkaline due to picking up minerals as it flows over rocks. However, the pH of natural spring water varies widely by source and, like mineral-added water, does not contain dissolved molecular hydrogen.