Science - Not Snake Oil
Dr. Sepkowitz describes what a water ionizer does:
“A gizmo … to run your tap water through. The devices contain electrodes that purport to realign your water, split off some hydrogen atoms along the way, and rid it of various pesky problems so that it will taste better and be healthier”
What a water ionizer actually does:
A water ionizer separates the dissolved mineral carbonates in tap water into alkaline halves and acidic halves. The alkaline minerals then hydrolyze with water to form mineral hydrates. The carbonate (dissolved CO2) combines with water in a separate compartment to form a weak solution of carbonic acid.
The chemical process that occurs in a water ionizer has been well documented on this blog as well as elsewhere. Clearly, Dr. Sepkowitz didn’t spend much time researching the ionization process
Is Ionized Water the Silliest Food Fad Ever?
Leo McDevitt |
A recent article published in The Denver Post by Dr. Kent Sepkowitz contained so many gross inaccuracies about the chemical properties of ionized water that I felt a rebuttal was in order. Below is Dr. Sepkowitz’ description of how a water ionizer works, it lacks even a shred of scientific basis.
Science - Not Snake Oil
Dr. Sepkowitz describes what a water ionizer does:
“A gizmo … to run your tap water through. The devices contain electrodes that purport to realign your water, split off some hydrogen atoms along the way, and rid it of various pesky problems so that it will taste better and be healthier”
What a water ionizer actually does:
A water ionizer separates the dissolved mineral carbonates in tap water into alkaline halves and acidic halves. The alkaline minerals then hydrolyze with water to form mineral hydrates. The carbonate (dissolved CO2) combines with water in a separate compartment to form a weak solution of carbonic acid.
The chemical process that occurs in a water ionizer has been well documented on this blog as well as elsewhere. Clearly, Dr. Sepkowitz didn’t spend much time researching the ionization process
Science - Not Snake Oil
Dr. Sepkowitz describes what a water ionizer does:
“A gizmo … to run your tap water through. The devices contain electrodes that purport to realign your water, split off some hydrogen atoms along the way, and rid it of various pesky problems so that it will taste better and be healthier”
What a water ionizer actually does:
A water ionizer separates the dissolved mineral carbonates in tap water into alkaline halves and acidic halves. The alkaline minerals then hydrolyze with water to form mineral hydrates. The carbonate (dissolved CO2) combines with water in a separate compartment to form a weak solution of carbonic acid.
The chemical process that occurs in a water ionizer has been well documented on this blog as well as elsewhere. Clearly, Dr. Sepkowitz didn’t spend much time researching the ionization process
