4 Alternatives To Kangen Water: Drink Your Way To Health

Ever felt like you need a science degree just to pick out a bottle of water these days? Join the club. Kangen water's been all the rage, with its fancy machines and promises of better health.

But let's face it—not everyone's ready to drop a small fortune on water that's been zapped and charged up. Good news: there's a whole world of other options out there that might just do the trick without breaking the bank.

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4 Best Kangen Water Alternatives: Our Picks

1. Structured water
2. Mineral water
3. Spring water
4. Brita water

Kangen Water: A Closer Look

Kangen Water, named after the Japanese term "return to origin," is a type of alkaline water renowned for its potential health benefits. It's created by passing tap water through a filtration and ionization machine, which separates the water into alkaline and acidic streams.

Why is alkalinity important?

Alkalinity plays a crucial role in maintaining optimal pH levels within the body, supporting various physiological functions. [1] These include cellular operations, bone health, immune system function, inflammation reduction, and digestive health.

Benefits of Kangen Water

• pH balance: Helps maintain the body's pH levels.
• Antioxidant properties: Contains antioxidants that may protect cells from damage.
• Hydration: Offers enhanced hydration due to its molecular structure.
• Potential for improved well-being: May contribute to overall health and wellness.

4 Alternatives to Kangen Water

1. Structured Water

Structured water, also known as magnetized water, is claimed to have a unique hexagonal molecular structure that makes it healthier than regular tap or filtered water. This type of water is believed to be found naturally in untouched sources, like mountain springs and glacier melt.

Several methods are proposed to structure water, such as:

• Vortexing: Swirling the water to create a vortex.
• Light exposure: Using ultraviolet or infrared light.
• Natural energy: Exposing water to sunlight or natural heat.
• Gemstone water bottles: Storing water in bottles containing gemstones.

You can use several methods to structure water, such as:

• Vortexing: Swirling the water to create a vortex.
• Light exposure: Using ultraviolet or infrared light.
• Natural energy: Exposing water to sunlight or natural heat.
• Gemstone water bottles: Storing water in bottles containing gemstones.

The Mayu Swirl is an aeration carafe that converts tap water into structured water without the need for traditional water filters. In addition, MAYU also offers Essential Mineral Drops. They contain nutrients and minerals, including magnesium, chloride, low sodium, and organic ionic trace minerals, to boost the immune system.

2. Mineral Water

Mineral water is a perfect kangen alternative. It comes from natural springs contains minerals such as calcium carbonate, magnesium sulfate, potassium, and sodium sulfate, as well as gases like carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide.

This water is usually processed through a filtration method that adds these minerals and some salts to it. Taste can vary based on these additions and the water source, resulting in either a salty or sweet flavor.

Drinking mineral water is associated with several health benefits due to the carbonation and mineral content, such as:

• Heart health
• Lowering blood pressure
• Relieving constipation symptoms

Highly carbonated mineral water can also lead to an upset stomach and excessive water intake can cause water intoxication, so it should not be consumed in extreme amounts.

The mineral content in different types of mineral water varies widely. Therefore, there is no specific recommended daily amount, but guidelines exist for calcium and magnesium intake.

3. Spring Water

Spring water is often purified from a spring source, or a borehole tapping from a well underground, and plays a crucial role in aiding bodily functions. Having access to pure, naturally filtered, and mineral-rich drinking water offers exceptional health benefits compared to tap or bottled water, which may contain undesirable substances.

Spring water is free of heavy metals and differs from regular drinking water due to its "spring purity." [2] Minerals in spring water include magnesium, sodium, potassium, and calcium, which help with:

• Heart health
• Blood pressure regulation
• Kidney activity
• Bone growth
• pH balance

» Bottled spring water vs. filtered tap water? Find out which is better

4. Brita Water

Brita water is a well-known brand of water filtration products. Their filters are designed to enhance the taste and quality of tap water by reducing impurities, such as chlorine, lead, asbestos, benzene, limescale build-up, and other contaminants.

Activated carbon absorbs chlorine and organic compounds, improving taste and odor, while ion-exchange resin helps remove heavy metals and potentially harmful substances. The cleaner water you get out of it is drinking-safe and believed to boost energy.

» Learn about the healthiest types of water to drink

Hydrate the Healthy Way

Kangen Water's alkaline-focused water, created through ionization can improve physiological functions related to body alkalinity and pH levels. While it has advantages, caution is advised regarding the consumption of mineral water from plastic bottles due to the risk of microplastics.

While some opt for bottled water to avoid tap water chemicals, bottled water's quality remains uncertain because of undisclosed sources and misleading claims.

Luckily, there are a range of alternatives you can try instead, each with their own benefits. From Brita water filters to fresh, natural spring water, you have options based on your health concerns and preferences.

Plus, with structured water, you can enjoy aerated water without any hassle. Mayu Water's Mayu Swirl can help you achieve this so you can quench your thirst and reap taste-enhancing and health benefits in no time.