A concise review on health benefits of alkaline reduced water
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A concise review on health benefits of alkaline reduced water
Maninder Meenu a,b, Mradula c, Kiran Khandare d, Shradha Duggal e, Vasudha Bansal f, Manorma Negi g, Baojun Xu b,*
a College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, Zhejiang, China
b Food Science and Technology Program, Department of Life Sciences, Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University, Zhuhai, China
c Material Science and Sensor Application Division, CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organization, Chandigarh, Sector 30C-160030, India
d Division of Chemical Engineering, Center of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing (CIAB), Mohali, Punjab, India
e Department of Pediatrics, Neonatology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Sector 12-160012, Chandigarh, India
f Department of Foods and Nutrition, Government Home Science College, Chandigarh-160011, India
g Department of Interdisciplinary Sciences, National Institute of Food Technology and Entrepreneurship Management, Kundli, Sonipat, 131028, Haryana, India
ARTICLE INFO Keywords:
Alkaline reduced water
Zam Zam
Health benefits
Antioxidant activity
Lifestyle diseases
ABSTRACT
Alkaline reduced water (ARW), produced through electrolysis, has emerged as a health-promoting beverage due to its elevated pH and reduced oxidation–reduction potential (ORP). This type of water offers several notable health benefits. ARW effectively neutralizes excess body acidity, promoting a balanced internal pH, which is beneficial in counteracting the effects of an acid-heavy diet. Its smaller molecular clusters enhance cellular absorption, improving hydration and nutrient uptake, which is particularly advantageous for athletes and physically active individuals. The antioxidant properties of ARW, attributed to its negative ORP, play a crucial role in reducing oxidative stress, thereby protecting cells from damage and potentially lowering the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and neurodegenerative disorders. ARW also supports digestive health by promoting a balanced gut environment and reducing harmful bacterial load. It also enhances the solubility and bioavailability of nutrients, improving their utilization in the body. Regular consumption of ARW has been linked to a lower incidence of chronic diseases and reduced fatigue, further enhancing energy
levels. Overall ARW is a valuable addition to a health-conscious lifestyle, offering comprehensive benefits by enhancing hydration and preventing diseases. However, further research is needed to fully elucidate the long term effects of ARW.
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Introduction
Water is considered a crucial element in the emergence of life on earth. The food that we eat and the water we drink are what keep our bodies in good condition. Water is crucial for effective digestion and the development of balanced gut flora, both of which are necessary for an animal to absorb all the nutrients it needs [1]. Through sweating and
breathing, it regulates and manages our body temperature, which is necessary for the normal operation of many physiological processes in the human body. Human health is impacted by water quality, which is significantly influenced by terrain, geological formations, and climate [1]. The consumption of poor-quality water that contains high levels of toxins or consuming water that has been polluted by infections, and
disease vectors may sometimes cause a few ailments, including death. Cancer, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, and chronic respiratory diseases fall under the category caused by consuming poor-quality water [2]. According to the literature review, alkaline water has a pH between 8 and 10 and is characterized by having a high concentration of
alkaline properties. Unique properties of alkaline water have the potential to have medicinal effects, such as dihydrogen and antioxidant effects. Alkaline water is known to have a protective effect on the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) against oxidative damage, since it can scavenge reactive oxygen species (ROS), reduce inflammation, and
result in disease prevention. An investigation into the clinical consequences of alkaline water and how it functions revealed that its copious amount of dissolved hydrogen and poor oxidation potential are the mechanisms [2]. As the body lacks some minerals, Ca2+, Mg2+, and bicarbonate, due to our busy lifestyle so consuming this water we can get all these benefits that contain all alkaline minerals and has antioxidant properties. Alkaline water shows bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal effects. Inflammation and overproduction of ROS badly affect the GI metabolism and cause constipation and inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), which include Crohn’s disease (CD), Ulcerative colitis (UC), functional dyspepsia, acid reflux, diverticular disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Intake of alkaline water reported to reduce the bacterial load in the digestive tract and improves the GI tract.
