What is pH?

pH stands for "potential of hydrogen" and measures how acidic or alkaline a substance is on a scale of 0-14. A pH of 7 is neutral, below 7 is acidic, and above 7 is alkaline. Your body works constantly to maintain a slightly alkaline pH of around 7.365 in your blood.

The pH Scale

0-6
Acidic

7
Neutral

8-14
Alkaline

Why pH Balance Matters

Your body's pH balance affects virtually every aspect of your health:

Cellular Function: Cells operate optimally in a slightly alkaline environment
Enzyme Activity: Many enzymes require specific pH levels to function
Immune System: Proper pH supports immune cell function
Bone Health: The body may leach calcium from bones to neutralize excess acidity
Energy Production: Cellular energy (ATP) production is pH-dependent

Common pH Levels

Stomach Acid: 1.5-3.5 pH (highly acidic for digestion)
Soda: 2.5 pH (very acidic)
Coffee: 5.0 pH (acidic)
Pure Water: 7.0 pH (neutral)
Blood: 7.365 pH (slightly alkaline)
Kangen Water: 8.5-9.5 pH (alkaline)

The Modern Diet Problem

Most modern diets are highly acidic due to:

Processed foods and refined sugars
Excessive meat and dairy consumption
Soft drinks and energy drinks
Coffee and alcohol
Stress and lack of sleep (increases acidity)

How Kangen Water Helps

Kangen Water provides alkaline minerals that help neutralize acidic waste in your body:

Helps maintain optimal pH balance
Reduces the body's need to leach minerals from bones
Supports cellular detoxification
Provides easily absorbed alkaline minerals
Helps buffer dietary acids

Important Note: Kangen Water doesn't change your blood pH (which is tightly regulated), but it helps reduce the strain on your body's buffering systems and supports overall pH balance at the cellular level.

Getting Started with Alkaline Water

Start with pH 8.5 for the first 1-2 weeks
Gradually increase to pH 9.0
Eventually move to pH 9.5 for daily drinking
Listen to your body and adjust as needed

Understanding pH Levels: Why Alkaline Water Matters