Alkaline Water Made Easy: 4 Tips for Converting RO Water
Published October 6, 2024.
Regular water has a pH of 7, and reverse osmosis water is more acidic, with a pH of 6 to 6.5. Alkaline water has a pH of 8 or 9, and it's considered to be more healthy for you because it neutralizes the acid in your bloodstream. Here’s how to increase the pH value of RO water.
How to Make RO Water Alkaline
1. Add Alkaline Minerals
Reverse osmosis is an efficient method of purification but also removes all the essential minerals and produces slightly acidic water. By adding alkaline minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium, you will ensure your RO water is remineralized and has an increased alkalinity level. You can either:
- Add mineral drops: mineral drops are a concentrated liquid solution that increases water's overall mineral content.
- Add minerals naturally: you can add natural minerals to your water with a sprinkle of Himalayan salt.
2. Install Alkaline Water Filters
Alkaline water filters can easily be attached to your existing RO filtration system, raising the pH levels of the water as it passes through the filtration system.
3. Add Fresh Lemon or Lime
Despite their acidic taste, lemons and limes have an alkaline effect on the body once metabolized. They are also rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, providing additional health benefits.
4. Add Baking Soda
Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) increases the pH of RO water by acting as a buffer, neutralizing acidic compounds, and raising the overall alkalinity of the water.
Make RO Water Even Healthier
Adding minerals back to your RO water and increasing its alkalinity level is crucial for optimal hydration and to ensure you get all the nutrients your body needs. Mayu Essential Minerals are an easy way to remineralize your water at home.
In addition, your can greatly improve your water quality using the Mayu Swirl. This vortexing device aerates your water, rejuvenating and improving the overall taste.
