The beneficial properties of water for our body can hardly be overestimated. However, many people ask the question: what kind of water will provide the maximum benefit to the body? What kind of cleaning should you use? Among all the other options, it is worth considering this type of cleaning, such as ionization.
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What is Ionized Water?
The concept of "ionized water"
In principle, all ionic water is such. Even if the ions of the elements do not benefit the body. Thus, tap water and water from the reservoir are ionized. The only exceptions are distilled.
But if we talk about healthy water, then this is ionized alkaline water. Water saturated with ions of useful alkaline substances. To normalize the acid-base balance of the human body, ions of magnesium, calcium, silicon, potassium and sodium must be supplied to it. Violation of this balance often causes many problems associated with the work of the pancreas, brain activity, slagging of the body.
Thanks to its antioxidant properties, ionized alkaline water helps fight free radicals. With a healthy acid-base balance, the protective properties of the body's immune system are enhanced.Useful alkaline water is obtained through the electrolysis process. The result is natural water with all the necessary ions, filtered and purified from harmful elements.
Characteristics of Ionized Alkaline Water
The water passed through the ionizer filter has the following properties:
- taste qualities. In addition to useful properties, this is really pleasant water to drink, without any odors and impurities;
- easy assimilation by the body. Due to the structuredness of the water filtered through the ionizer;
- has the same redox potential as the human body (negative);
- the pH level also corresponds to the human body (slightly alkaline);
- does not contain harmful viruses and bacteria;
- free of harmful chemicals and heavy metal salts;
- saturated with a complex of elements and minerals useful for the life of the body.
Types of water ionizers
Today, it is ionization that is the most modern way of purifying drinking water, aimed at disinfecting and neutralizing pollution.
It is believed that this cleaning method is the safest, since the process takes place without the addition of chlorine.
Flow ionizer
The most common and convenient way to obtain ionized water in everyday life is a flow-through ionizer.
The peculiarity of filters in such devices is that they have silver inclusions.
The filter cleans the incoming water from bacteria, impurities and harmful chemical elements. Then, in a specialized department of the device, the water is structured into two types, depending on the type of charge. Negative electrodes “pick up” alkaline elements, positive ones - acidic ones.
The cleaning procedure, from the point of view of the consumer, looks quite simple: water enters the ionizing device and, having passed through a special filter, comes out already useful and disinfected.
The ionizing device itself is installed on the water tap. High-quality filtration is due to the special structure of the device. Thanks to special plates (usually titanium), the electrolysis process is carried out. Through the action of an electric current, water is structured into positively charged with ions and negatively charged.
What to look for when buying a flow-through water ionizer?
The price of the device. You shouldn't save on choosing an ionizer. This does not mean that it is worth purchasing a device for fabulous money. Simply purchasing a low-quality ionizer will not do without breakdowns. And there is a high probability that he will not fully perform his functions.
On sale today, you can find a device of two types: those that create only one type of water (alkaline) and those that also generate acidic. For home use, it is better to purchase the second option;
Plate material. It is preferable to choose titanium. Due to its properties, the material prevents oxidation processes.
The number of plates in the device. The principle works here - the more the better. In a good ionizer, their number is on average 7-9 pieces. Quantity in this case is reflected in quality.
Cartridges. When buying, you should pay attention to the component parts of the device. Cartridges are a replaceable element, respectively, after a certain period of time they will be subject to replacement. The first caveat: when choosing a little-known manufacturer in the future, there may be difficulties in finding a suitable cartridge. Second: the cost of this replacement element. Buying an inexpensive device, wanting to save money, you may encounter the problem of the high cost of cartridges. And to overpay in the end many times more. Therefore, it makes sense to ask the seller about the price of such replacement parts.
Service. Even with the purchase of a high-quality device, it does not guarantee the possibility of avoiding breakdowns and malfunctions. It will be important to clarify whether there is a service center in your city.
Ionizer jug
This type of ionizer is self-contained and is used to prepare alkaline drinking water. The alkalization process is carried out during the dissolution of the mineralizer.
The use of a jug is a more time-consuming option compared to a flowing one. Ordinary tap water is poured into the container, and after the specified time it is converted into ionized water. Cooking time is usually 3-5 hours.
Silver ionizer
Due to its antibacterial properties, impregnations of this particular metal are used by manufacturers. The principle of operation of such devices is extremely simple. On the display of the device, the volume of water is set, as well as the desired type of cleaning.
Place the ionizer device in a container of water. It is best to use a glass container for such purposes. A prerequisite is that the ionizer must be completely submerged in water.
In the characteristics of this type of device, the manufacturer indicates how much the device is designed for. This should be taken into account when using. Then the device is connected to the electrical network and cleaning takes place.
Silver ionizer with chain
This kind of "cleaner" can be purchased exclusively in jewelry stores, since it is made of the purest silver with a high standard. Will it compete with a typical flow-through ionizer? Of course not. This type of ionizer cannot cope with heavy metals and impurities.
But there are advantages to using it.
- ease of use. It is enough to lower the little thing into a container and fix it with a special fastener - and after 24 hours you can use the purified water;
- daily use of water purified in this way helps well in the fight against viral diseases and dysbiosis;
- you can use this water for cosmetic purposes. Using it when washing your face, you can improve the appearance of the skin;
- such a thing can become not only useful, but also a stylish gift.
Tourmaline glass
This is a portable version of the ionizer. A nanotechnological container, which in a short period of time is able to rid water of pollution and make it as useful as possible for the body.
Tourmaline glass bears this name due to the mineral that it contains - tourmaline. Also, the glass contains materials such as titanium, zinc and more than a dozen different trace elements.
One of the main functions of tourmaline is antibacterial. In addition to eliminating harmful bacteria, it is able to neutralize the effect of chlorine and lead contained in water.
The tourmaline insert helps to regulate acid levels in the body. The water obtained during purification with tourmaline is low molecular weight and structured.
The benefits and harms of ionized water
Beneficial features
The effectiveness of using structured water has been scientifically proven. Such water helps prevent many diseases and also promotes a speedy recovery. Such diseases include diabetes mellitus, diseases of the pancreas, cardiovascular diseases.The benefits of structured water:
- has antioxidant properties;
- promotes bowel cleansing;
- removes toxins and toxins;
- regulates metabolism;
- reduces the level of bad cholesterol in the body and helps to cleanse the blood arteries;
- helps the digestive tract work;
- maintains normal acidity;
- strengthens the immune system;
- generally has a beneficial effect on the quality of life.
Potential harm
In principle, with the correct use of the device in accordance with the instructions, no harm from the use of ionized water has been identified.
It is important to consider the following nuances:
- there may be a slight allergic reaction, so you should start using it gradually;
- do not “overexpose” water during cleaning (an increased amount of silver ions will be harmful);
- understand which water is suitable for food and which is not (alkaline is suitable, acidic is not).
Review of the best ionizers
AkvaLIFE
The ionizer is designed and manufactured in the Russian Federation.
A modern sophisticated device is able to “prepare” 3 types of ionized water at once: alkaline, acidic and silver. The material of the device is food grade plastic. This ionizer is equipped with a color interface with a built-in voice assistant. The volume of the device bowl is quite large - 3.5 liters.
The high-quality membrane built into the ionizer promises to last from six months to a year.
The water temperature for cleaning varies from 0 to 45 degrees Celsius. Anode material - platinum group metal, cathode - stainless steel.
The ionizer of this manufacturer is equipped with a special tilt sensor. This means that in the event of a tilt or fall of the ionizer, the water purification process will be automatically turned off to ensure electrical safety.
The operational period declared by the manufacturer is 12 years, the warranty period is 3 years. The manufacturer also provides a trial period of 3 months.
The average cost of a product is 21,000 rubles.
Advantages:
- Benefit for health;
- delicious purified water;
- good quality electrodes;
- ease of use;
- user-friendly interface;
- test period.
Disadvantages:
- relatively high price;
- replacing filter paper requires some skill;
- low strength of membranes.
Tech-737
The Taiwan-made ionizer is reliable and durable. Equipped with a color LCD display (color changes depending on the selected cleaning mode). There is also a beep to inform you that the cleaning process is complete.
The plate material is made of titanium and is connected by screwing onto the mixer. Thanks to the universal attachment, it fits absolutely any type of mixer. The volume of the built-in filter reaches 6,000 liters.When the specified displacement is reached, you just need to replace the old filter with a new one.
Cleaning takes place by means of electrolysis. Thus, “dead” water is simply removed through the drain hose, and “live” water is supplied through the water tap. The warranty period is 1 year.
The average cost of a product is 34,000 rubles.
Advantages:
- there is an indicator of pH and ORP levels;
- ease of use;
- modern design;
- optimal number of plates and their material (3 plates with platinum-titanium coating).
Disadvantages:
- high price;
- the pH level depends on the original water quality.
NEVOTON IS-112
The ionizer of this brand is used to prepare silver water. To prepare such water, the devices will take about 4 hours. In addition to its antibacterial properties (silver kills more than 600 types of various bacteria), the water from the silver ionizer is good for health.
The device NEVOTON IS-112 is compact and easy to use. The volume of water for cleaning is 60 tons.
Thanks to a modern microprocessor, the ionizer works without interruption. Control is carried out by means of touch buttons.
Using NEVOTON IS-112, you can get two types of silver water: for drinking (cooking) and for household purposes (cosmetic care, watering plants, etc.). The first type of silver contains 0.035 mg per liter of water, and the second - 10 mg per liter.
The average cost of a product is 3,400 rubles.
Advantages:
- ease of use;
- compactness;
- absolute destruction of pathogenic bacteria and impurities;
- fast cleaning process;
- low cost.
Disadvantages:
- cleansing occurs only in containers.
RAWMID Dream Classic
This device is capable of preparing 5 types of purified water: acidic, neutral, alkaline (strong, moderate and weak in alkali content).
The device is installed on a water tap. Filters need to be replaced periodically, the resource of one is approximately 5000 liters.
The maximum volume of purified water production per minute is 4.5 liters. The display of the device shows all the necessary information: indicators of the production rate and the residual level of the filter, as well as the pH level.
The average cost of the device is 30,000 rubles.
Advantages:
- a wide range of cleaning modes;
- modern design of the device will fit into any interior;
- the most simple interface with the display of all processes and indicators.
Disadvantages:
- high price.
Tourmaline glass RAWMID
This portable version of the ionizer is made of stainless steel. The volume of the glass is 400 ml, the weight is 200 grams.
Water purification takes place thanks to the tourmaline crystal, which is part of the ionizer. Ionized water is prepared within 3-5 minutes. The tourmaline glass comes with a replaceable filter, case and strap. One filter is enough to clean 12,000 liters.
The water obtained in this way has a mild taste and antioxidant properties.
The average cost of a product is 1 750 rubles.
Advantages:
- high quality materials of the device;
- mobility and ease of use;
- structuring water;
- fast cooking;
- acceptable price.
Disadvantages:
- no choice of cleaning mode;
- not suitable for family use due to the small amount of cleaning.
Particular attention should be paid to the quality of the water consumed in food, because the health of the body and general well-being depend on it. An ionizer is the most reliable and modern way to get clean water.