What is pH?
- pH stands for “Potential Hydrogen” it measures the acidity or alkalinity of a solution
- A pH of 7 is considered neutral, a pH above 7 is alkaline, below 7 is acidic
- Alkaline water has a pH greater than 7
Effect of pH on the Human Body
The human body contains both acids and bases. The body maintains the pH of blood between 7.35 and 7.45. The pH level of the urine varies, so Doctors often measure urine pH to evaluate the pH level of the body. Low urine pH has been associated with Metabolic Syndrome, the symptoms of which are:
- Obesity
- High blood pressure
- Insulin resistance
- High Cholesterol
- Kidney stones
Amazing but true! According to Low Urine pH: A Novel Feature of Metabolic Syndrome, A difference of less than 1pH in your urine may determine whether or not you will suffer from the symptoms of metabolic syndrome!
"Participants with the metabolic syndrome had a significantly lower 24-h urine pH compared with participants without the metabolic syndrome. Mean 24-h urine pH, adjusted for age, gender, creatinine clearance, and 24-h urine sulfate, decreased from 6.15, 6.10, 5.99, 5.85, to 5.69 with increasing number of metabolic syndrome abnormalities". - (2007 Maalouf, et al pg 1, paragraph 3)
If you think you may be affected by metabolic syndrome, talk to your doctor.
References:
Maalouf N. et. al. Low Urine pH: A Novel Feature of the Metabolic Syndrome University of Texas Southwestern
Medical Center: http://cjasn.asnjournals.org/content/2/5/883.full.pdf
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What is Oxidation Reduction Potential? (ORP)
Oxidation Reduction Potential (ORP), or Redox Potential, is a measurement of water’s ability to oxidize contaminants. The higher the ORP, the greater the number of oxidizing agents or the quantity of anti-oxidants in a liquid.
In generalized terms for humans, a higher ORP is better for outside of the body, while -ve ORP is preferred for consumption due to the high anti-oxidant value.