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THE NEW MARKET TREND OF BOTTLED WATER-Special Report: What is the functional water?

Definition of functional water

The functional water is the water solution treated in verifiable scientific processes and containing usable functions. It is necessary to clearly explain the theorems of producing functional water, specifications of functional water and water generators, verification of the third party, and other data, scientific bases and methods related to functions for the general public.

Reference: 2001 Electrolyzed Water Guidelines issued by the Functional Water Foundation, Japan

Differences between scientific and unscientific functional water

In general, the functional water is the treated water solution with usable functions and properties different from ordinary drinking water. In the 21st century, the water which is not clearly verified by scientific methods or alleged by unscientific methods is not taken as the true functional water. The differences between scientific and unscientific functional water are shown in Table 1. Table 2 presents the examples of so-called functional water, most of which is inconsistent with the above definitions or conditions except electrolyzed water (Tables 3 and 4).

Reference: 2001 Electrolyzed Water Guidelines issued by the Functional Water Foundation, Japan

Differences between unscientific functional water and scientific functional water
  Unscientific functional water
(based on experiences)		 Scientific functional water
(based on scientific evidences)
Event
(current status)		 Many Few
Authentication Probable false True
Toxicity test No Yes (GLP experiments)
Public seminar No Yes

Reference: 2001 Electrolyzed Water Guidelines issued by the Functional Water Foundation, Japan

Examples of “functional water” known to the public currently
Water treated in electromagnetic fields Substance-bearing water Water with substances removed
Electrolyzed water π water Deoxygenated water
Magnetic water Water treated in ozone Water treated in membranes
Electronic water Mineral-bearing water De-chlorinated water
Resonate magnetic water Water treated in medical stone Super pure water
Radio-frequency reducted water Water with fermented extracts added  
Water treated in far infrared ray Water treated in Xe  
Water treated in UV    
Water treated in ultrasonics    
Water treated in ceramics    

Source: Foods and Containers (38: 373-380(1997)) by Mutsuo Iwamoto

Information of production and functions related to strong-acid electrolyzed water
Production Function Other
Theorem Electrolysis of saline water Data Reproducible sterilization Toxicity test: Yes
Specifications of the water generator Yes (electrolyzer) Scientific evidences Hypochlorous acid and others Seminar: Yes
Specifications of produced water pH value; available chlorine; ORP MONOTOR method Available chlorine concentration  
Authentication Ministry of Health and Welfare and others Authentication Ministry of Health and Welfare and others  

Reference: 2001 Electrolyzed Water Guidelines issued by the Functional Water Foundation, Japan

Information of production and functions related to alkaline electrolyzed water
Production Function Other
Theorem Electrolysis of tap water with calcium Data Double blind test Toxicity test: Yes
Specifications of the water generators Yes (electrolyzer) Scientific evidences Calcium ions; Ca(OH)2 Seminar: Yes
Specifications of produced water pH value MONOTOR method pH value  
Authentication Ministry of Health and Welfare and others Authentication Alkaline ionized water purifier committee  

Reference: 2001 Electrolyzed Water Guidelines issued by the Functional Water Foundation, Japan

Prospect of functional water

With limitless potentials, the functional water will contribute to human beings. We are looking forward to the effects of functional water on microbes, animals, vegetables, sanitation, medical treatment and health. In the 21st century, there are more and more people in scientific, technical and social communities committing themselves to human health and our environment quietly.

What is the scientific Test Reports and Researches Study of Alkaline Ionized Water?

<The Merits of Alkaline Ionized Water>

1、Theorem of alkaline ionized water

Theorem of electrolysis
※ Theorem of electrolysis

After being electrolyzed by D.C. negative ions in water (X-) would approach the anode while positive ions (M+) would approach the cathode.

If the voltage gets higher, water would be recomposed at the surface of electrodes, which could generate OH-,positive ions, increase DO ( dissolved oxygen),and finally produce Alkaline Ionized Water in the high pH level.

 

2、Property of alkaline ionized water

ItemResultant

pH

ORP (Oxidation-reduction potential)

Cation

Anion

Dissolved Gas

Alkaline-
Ionized
Water

9-10

Low

Increased

Decreased

Hydrogen

Acidic
Ionized
Water

4-6

High

Decreased

Increased

Oxygen

 

3、What is alkaline ionized water (electrolyzed functional water)?

Alkaline ionized water is electrolyzed from water in which calcium is added.

 

4、Characteristics of alkaline ionized water

1. Small Cluster Water

During the electrolysis process, the water molecules will be recombined to small cluster water. The alkaline ionized water is small cluster water, which can be measured by the NMR (Nuclear magnetic resonate spectrograph): the tap water is about 118Hz (PIC. 1); The mineral water is about 119Hz (PIC.. 2); and the pH9 of alkaline ionized water (PIC. 3) is about 52Hz. Easily absorbed by human body, the water with small cluster water is helpful for metabolism and can remove acidic substances and wastes from human body, therefore enhancing the inner environmental system, properly adjust the acidic physical condition and improve our health!

Figure 1, tap water in Taipei (118.357Hz)
Figure 2, mineral water (119.468Hz)
Figure 3, electrolyzed alkaline ionized water (52.307Hz)

 

References:

 

2. Water has Active Hydrogen (active Hydrogen)

Alkaline ionized water is alkaline water which H3O+ and OH- gather at the cathode, which contains hydrogen ions, so it’s also called active hydrogen water. Some researches indicated that hydrogen molecules can prevent oxidization and anti-aging and remove free radicals (active oxygen), thus improving our health and good for daily healthcare.

 

Relevant research:

 

3. Water has Ca(OH)2 can improve the health of our stomach

Calcium in the water will be generated into calcium hydroxide after electric decomposition, and quantitative of calcium hydroxide benefits health for intestine and stomach problems.

  • 【Note】Ca(OH)2－solution of calcium hydroxide or Lime water---Performance and Effect: Provision of anti-acid function and treatment of poor digestion, abnormal fermentation in stomach and chronic diarrhea, etc.
  • 【Note】References: The Japan Ministry of Health (MOH) has certified household alkaline ionized water generator as a medical device in 1966.

 

4. The ionized mineral substances in water is easily absorbed by human body.

Some of mineral substances or calcium needed by human body should be gained from daily water intake. The mineral substances in water (calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium) can be ionized after the electrolysis process and will be easily absorbed by human body; therefore, the alkaline ionized water with constant mineral substances can help the adult, children, and the elderly absorb mineral substances and calcium, which can improve their health and benefit the forming and growth of their bones to keep a daily healthy.

 

References:

  • Effect of alkaline ionized water on bone formation (Special Issue, 25th General Medical Council) (Only Chinese version is available)

    Osteoporosis, a disease with fragile bones attributed to bone loss and degradation of osteal micro-structures, has attracted more attentions recently. As one major reason of osteoporosis in the past, calcium-metabolic anomaly stems from calcium deficiency, low intestinal calcium absorption efficiency, and increased calcium in urine. Further, bones support our body when healthy bones metabolized regularly absorb old bones for growth of new and robust ones.

    With advances of technologies, we have understood growth of bone cells in different stages including activation, resorption, reversal, matrix synthesis, mineralization in remodeling of bones. Additionally, the other influential function of bones includes storage of mineral substances which is supplemented by functions of intestinal tracts and kidneys for control of the calcium concentration in blood. When bone metabolism is abnormal, the bones will be changed in shapes.

    The journal published in 25th Japan Medical Conference General in 1999 conducted an analysis on the influences and the efficiency of the bone metabolism according to Histology. The journal conducted a comparison research on the changes of the bone formation according to Morphology and Dynamics after mice were fed by alkaline ionized water, tap water and calcium lactate water.

    The research showed when the feeding stuff has sufficient calcium, the bone formation is improved by the order: tap water < calcium lactate water < alkaline-ion water.

    Conclusion: We believe that the alkaline-ion water can effectively improve the bone formation when the feeding stuff fails to provide sufficient calcium.

 

5. The pH of the water is alkaline.

Modern medicine proves that keeping human body in an alkalescency condition is closely related to a good health.

After alkaline ionized water is processed by the electrolysis process, hydrogen will be generated at the cathode; therefore, the water around the cathode will become alkaline. Hydrogen is considered helpful for health. After water is processed by the electrolysis process, hydrogen will be generated to form OH-, so the water around the cathode will become alkaline. To reach electrical neutrality, the cations, such as Ca2+, will move to the cathode, and OH- will move to the acidic side. Besides, H+ will also move to the cathode side from the acidic side. The pH of the alkaline ionized water will be determined by balancing mobility and stability of these substances. If the current of the electrolysis process increases, the generation speed of OH- will be increased, and the flow speed of the fluid will be slowed down; in this way, the pH will increase. The relevant researches showed that alkaline ionized water can provide healthcare functions and is very helpful for our health.

 

6. Delicious Water

Alkaline-ion water has small cluster, which has a better osmolality and can activate our taste buds to allow us to enjoy water’s deliciousness; therefore, it is very suitable for making tea, coffee, and delicious cuisines to highlight the deliciousness of foods. Many 5 star hotels and high grade Japanese restaurants equipped alkaline ionized water to make various delicious cuisines. Please refer to Application - service manual (Only Japanese version is available).

 

NMR spectroscopy report

The evaluation of water by 17O-NMR spectroscopy is shown in the table.

Tap water

116Hz

Well water

94Hz

Electrolyzed functional water (alkaline ionized water) (pH=9.8)

45Hz

 

Research:

Manufacturing Process

Process flow chart for production of alkaline ionized water (heat sterilization)

 

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Comparisons of All Types of Bottled Drinking Water

Item

Type

 Manufacturing process pH value Mineral Water molecule cluster
* Note 1		 Water molecule (NMR)
* Note 2		 Taste
(molecule cluster and hardness)		 Health Elements
Alkaline ionized water (1) RO water + minerals→ electrolysis
(2) natural water → electrolysis		 Alkaline
(pH=9~9.5)		 Ionized minerals 6 Small (45Hz~55Hz)
(depending on pH values)		 Palatable
(Making tea or coffee, cocktail, cuisine, etc.)		 Small-molecule water
active hydrogen (hydrogen)
hydrogy ion
Ca(OH)2
ionized minerals
Natural mineral water
natural water		 Mountain spring
groundwater		 Weak alkaline or acid
(pH≒7.5)		 Natural minerals;
natural minerals with trace elements		 8~12
(depending on locations and water conditions)		 94Hz
(depending on locations; 80Hz (Village of Long Life))		 Tastes depending on hardness and water molecule clusters are different from one another. Natural minerals;
trace elements
Mineralized drinking water Tap water → RO water + artificial mineral Acid
(pH≒6.5)		 Pure water with artificial minerals added 8~10 88Hz~90Hz in general
(RO water)		 Palatable Small-molecule water
minerals
Pure water
distilled water		 Groundwater or
tap water → RO water or
distillation processing		 Acid
(pH≒6.0)
neutral or acidic (distilled water)		 Nil 8~10
13~15		 Pure water: 88-90Hz;
distilled water: 140Hz		 Good taste for pure water (no hardness);
taste worsen for distilled water with larger molecule clusters		 It is not healthy to drink pure (distilled) water for a long period.
* Note 3: The small-molecule water with little mineral is not healthy.
Description: The data in the table, which depends on locations and water conditions, should be taken as references for ordinary conditions only.

* Note 1: Data of Kazuhiro Matsushita, JEOL
* Note 2: Data (NMR spectroscopy) of Kazuhiro Matsushita, JEOL
* Note 3: The small-molecule water clusters are beneficial to health; calcium excretion is attributed to water with no minerals existing.

The pH issue of Bottled Water

　　As we knew the USA, Canada, The United Kingdom, France or the European Union (EU), Japan, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, China, Vietnam etc. The Drinking water (after treated) or bottled drinking water has no pH limitation of 6-8.5.

　　However we received few of customers responses that their government has the pH of 6-8.5 limitation on bottled water and felt quite confuse.

　　For this we would like to indicate the Tap Water Law and Bottled Water Sanitary Standard related in Taiwan and drafted this explanation for the pH issue of bottled water. We hope this can be help for your country.

Read more: The pH issue of Bottled Water

Water and Health

Fountain of life - water

Water is the fountains of human beings’ lives. According to scientific measurements, water account for two thirds of an adult’s weight and up to 80% of a child’s, respectively.

A creature’s all physiological and biochemical processes in which water involves will be impeded in case of no water inside the living creature, for example, no nutrient absorbed, no waste discharged, no blood circulated, body temperature inconstant, etc. A creature’s life will be terminated with water inside the body depleted. Thus, water is the fountain of life.

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Definitions of Functional Water and Electrolyzed Water

Definition of functional water:

The functional water is the water solution treated in verifiable scientific processes and containing usable functions.

It is necessary to clearly explain the theorems of producing functional water, specifications of functional water and water generators, verification of the third party, and other data, scientific bases and methods related to functions for the general public.

Read more: Definitions of functional water and electrolyzed water

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