Ionized alkaline water supplement: deacidification & sport

While exercise is an excellent way of eliminating toxins, it also generates metabolic waste. Muscle contraction results in an increase in acidity levels via the production of lactic acid, which is partly responsible for the onset of cramps or post-exercise stiffness (12). Intense sports activity also leads to an accumulation of metabolites (creatinine, uric acid…) which the kidneys have to work hard to filter and excrete (13-14).

Alkaline ionised water is perfect for enhancing hydration in sportspeople with its three additional benefits:

• alkalinisation of the body. An acid environment is associated with a decrease in physical performance (lower stamina, resistance and strength). As a result of the neutralising mechanism of its negative ions, alkaline water modulates exercise-induced metabolic acidity and creates a better acid-base balance (15) ;
• oxygenation quality. The unique formulation of SuperWater relies on a supply of active oxygen ions in the OH-anion rather than O₂ form, (the latter being more likely to lead to the generation of free radicals) (16) ;
• impact on ATP. Produced by the mitochondria, adenine triphosphate (or ATP) is the preferred energy fuel for muscle fibres. Although the underlying mechanisms have yet to be fully established, it seems alkaline water interacts with ATP synthesis, most probably due to more effective elimination of acidifying compounds (17).

Alkaline detox SuperWater can be drunk twice a day, diluting up to 20ml in 250ml of still water. The first glass should be drunk in the morning on an empty stomach.

To counter chronic acidosis, and alkalise and detox your body, follow these additional steps:

• adopt an alkaline diet, in which alkaline foods make up 60% of your menu. Restrict highly-acidifying meat products, cereals and dairy products. Instead, focus on fruits, vegetables and spices (19). Though beneficial for health, nuts and seeds (oleaginous foods) are on the whole acidifying, the only exception being hazelnuts. If in doubt, check the PRAL index which measures a food’s acidity: a negative score indicates an alkalinising effect;
• relax. Stress, like all negative emotions (anger, sadness …) can precipitate acidification of tissues as a result of high cortisol secretion. Try meditation, sophrology or yoga to restore calmness and stability;
• get some fresh air and move around. Exercising outdoors every day, or simply going for a walk in the fresh air, makes it easier for the lungs to get rid of acid waste. But maintain a balanced approach to your physical activity, factoring in sufficient rest periods;
• don’t neglect your sleep. By reducing capacity for recovery, a lack of sleep adversely affects acid-base balance. Try to get 7-8 hours of sleep a night, going to bed at a regular hour;
• pay attention to your immediate environment. Household or cosmetic products often contain substances that interfere with normal biological functions, such as hormone disruptors (19). Try whenever possible to use 100% natural products or those labelled ‘ecological’.

A formulation specifially targeted at acid-base balance, the synergistic Alkaline Formula combines the most powerful alkaline nutrients (ginger, liquorice…) with buffering minerals (such as magnesium citrate, potassium citrate and potassium phosphate).

Mentioned in ancient Ayurvedic texts dating back 3000 years, taking humic acid and fulvic acid together, as in the supplement Humic & Fulvic Acids, acts as a chelator by binding to multiple organic toxins (20). This is particularly recommended for lightening the load on the body’s purification systems, for example, as part of a detox programme.