pH and ORP Explained
The SCIENCE behind it all:
pH defined: pH is short for ‘potential for hydrogen’ and refers to the intensity of ACID or ALKALINE materials in a substance. pH is measured on a scale extending from 1 (extremely acidic) to 14 (extremely alkaline), and 7.0 is considered neutral.
An acidic body can set the stage for practically any and all opportunistic infections to possibly manifest from the common cold to cancer. Eating foods devoid of nutrients and loaded with preservatives, sweeteners and saturated fats contribute to a series of chemical processes that cause an increase of acid in the body which leads to health problems. It is important to maintain the optimal pH of 7.2 to 7.4 for optimal health.
ORP : oxidation reduction potential / the ability of a substance to reduce oxidation.
OXIDATION: causes free radical damage and aging. The following ORP readings with:
POSITIVE numbers indicate the potential to CAUSE OXIDATION known as FREE RADICAL DAMAGE. (Harmful)
NEGATIVE ORP numbers indicate the potential to REDUCE OXIDATION / FREE RADICAL DAMAGE. (Helpful)
Thus in the chart below: the + numbers are 'bad' for the body and - numbers are 'good' for the body. 'Bad' meaning more potential for bodily harm and 'good' meaning more ability to remove harmful agents from the body. As examples to compare:
Product ORP pH
Sprite +363 3.0
Propel +300 3.0
Vitamin Water +214 3.0
Dasani (Reverse Osmosis) +200 4.5
Aqua Fina +200 4.5
Tap Water +400 5.5 -7.0
(w/chemicals; fluoride, chlorine,
lye, pharmaceuticals, etc.)
Alkal Life Home Unit 700sL -838 8-11 (pH adjustable by choice: drinking water is typically set between 8-10)
ANTIOXIDANTS work by significantly slowing or preventing oxidation. Drinking ionized alkaline water helps scavenge free radicals in the body. Alkaline water neutralizes the acidity in the body caused by stress, modern diet, air pollution, and many bottled waters. An acidic body is a breeding ground for disease. Alkalizing increases the body’s natural defenses and strengthens immunity.
ALKALINE IONIZED WATER IS A POWERFUL ANTIOXIDANT. It has the power to detoxify and cleanse. The micro-clustered water passes through cell walls more easily, hydrates the cells more quickly, and will increase absorption of minerals and vitamins.
pH defined: pH is short for ‘potential for hydrogen’ and refers to the intensity of ACID or ALKALINE materials in a substance. pH is measured on a scale extending from 1 (extremely acidic) to 14 (extremely alkaline), and 7.0 is considered neutral.
An acidic body can set the stage for practically any and all opportunistic infections to possibly manifest from the common cold to cancer. Eating foods devoid of nutrients and loaded with preservatives, sweeteners and saturated fats contribute to a series of chemical processes that cause an increase of acid in the body which leads to health problems. It is important to maintain the optimal pH of 7.2 to 7.4 for optimal health.
ORP : oxidation reduction potential / the ability of a substance to reduce oxidation.
OXIDATION: causes free radical damage and aging. The following ORP readings with:
POSITIVE numbers indicate the potential to CAUSE OXIDATION known as FREE RADICAL DAMAGE. (Harmful)
NEGATIVE ORP numbers indicate the potential to REDUCE OXIDATION / FREE RADICAL DAMAGE. (Helpful)
Thus in the chart below: the + numbers are 'bad' for the body and - numbers are 'good' for the body. 'Bad' meaning more potential for bodily harm and 'good' meaning more ability to remove harmful agents from the body. As examples to compare:
Product ORP pH
Sprite +363 3.0
Propel +300 3.0
Vitamin Water +214 3.0
Dasani (Reverse Osmosis) +200 4.5
Aqua Fina +200 4.5
Tap Water +400 5.5 -7.0
(w/chemicals; fluoride, chlorine,
lye, pharmaceuticals, etc.)
Alkal Life Home Unit 700sL -838 8-11 (pH adjustable by choice: drinking water is typically set between 8-10)
ANTIOXIDANTS work by significantly slowing or preventing oxidation. Drinking ionized alkaline water helps scavenge free radicals in the body. Alkaline water neutralizes the acidity in the body caused by stress, modern diet, air pollution, and many bottled waters. An acidic body is a breeding ground for disease. Alkalizing increases the body’s natural defenses and strengthens immunity.
ALKALINE IONIZED WATER IS A POWERFUL ANTIOXIDANT. It has the power to detoxify and cleanse. The micro-clustered water passes through cell walls more easily, hydrates the cells more quickly, and will increase absorption of minerals and vitamins.
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See the basics of pH, in relationship to the body, in this short informative video.
Discover: How body pH affects our health. What foods create an acidic (unhealthy) environemnt in the body. How acidic environments in the body lead to disease. How pH affects how fat is stored in the body. |