Water ionizer  From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to:
navigation, search  A water ionizer is an appliance that ionizes
water. Although there is no empirical evidence that ionized
water is beneficial to human health, it is marketed with claims
that it is an antioxidant and can slow aging and prevent
disease.[1] Such claims contradict laws of chemistry and
physiology[2] and are often unfounded.   Electrolysis separates
water into oxygen (O2) and hydrogen gas (H2) due to an electric
current.[3]   There is no empirical evidence to support claims
made by manufacturers that drinking ionized water will have a
noticeable effect on the body.[4] Drinking ionized water would
not be expected to alter the body's pH,[1] due to the acid-base
homeostasis.  Electrolyzed water has been used by the food
industry to sanitize food products; though effective in
bacterial solutions, it was found less useful when sanitizing
utensils, surfaces and food products.[5][6]  See also[edit]
1. ^ a b Woolston, Chris (2007-01-22).