How to Make Electrolyte Water

Measure the pH level. Before and after alkalizing your drinking water, you must check its pH level. This will help you understand the necessary adjustments. Naturally, water has a pH of 7, but impurities often make it more acidic, dropping it below 7. The ideal pH for drinking water is 8 or 9, achievable through the alkalization process.

Purchase a pH testing kit. You can find these at health supply stores. The kit typically includes pH test strips and a color chart to determine the pH level.

Dip the test strip into the water before alkalizing. Wait for a moment after dipping, then compare the strip's color to the chart. Record the water's pH level and proceed with one of the alkalization methods below. After alkalizing, the water should have a pH between 8 and 9, as indicated on the chart.

Understand water pH levels. Water with a pH above 7 is considered alkaline, while a pH below 7 indicates acidity. Your goal is to achieve a pH between 7 and 9.

Use baking soda. Add 600 mg of baking soda to a 0.2-liter glass of water. Baking soda is highly alkaline, so it will increase the water's alkalinity once dissolved. Shake (if using a bottle) or stir (if using a glass) vigorously to ensure the baking soda fully dissolves.

• If you're on a low-sodium diet, avoid adding baking soda to your water, as it contains a high amount of sodium.

Use lemons. Lemons are anionic, so when you drink lemon water, your body reacts to the lemon's anions, alkalizing the water in your body during digestion.

• Pour about 2 liters of water into a container. Filtered water is best, but tap water works if unavailable.
• Cut a lemon into eight pieces. Add the lemon slices to the water without squeezing them; simply place them in the container.
• Cover the container and let it sit at room temperature for 8 to 12 hours.
• Optionally, add a tablespoon of sea salt to the water for mineralization.

Add a pH adjustment solution. pH adjustment solutions contain highly concentrated alkaline minerals and can be purchased online or at health food stores. Follow the specific instructions on the bottle to determine how many drops to add to your water.

• Remember, while pH adjustment solutions increase water alkalinity, they do not remove other elements like chlorine or fluoride commonly found in tap water.

Purchase a water ionizer. Water ionizers, which attach directly to your faucet, are user-friendly devices. They improve water by ionizing it as it passes through positive and negative electrodes. This process separates water into two streams: alkaline and acidic. The alkaline water, making up about 70% of the output, is suitable for drinking.

• Do not discard the acidic water. It can kill many types of bacteria, making it useful for skin disinfection.

Buy an ionized water filter. These filters are portable and more affordable than ionizers, functioning similarly to standard filters. Pour water into the filter and wait three to five minutes as it passes through filtration layers. The water then flows into a chamber containing alkaline minerals.

• You can find ionized water filters in the kitchenware section of home goods stores.

Purchase a reverse osmosis water filter. Known as ultra-filtration systems, these filters use extremely fine membranes to purify water. Due to their precision, they can remove elements that standard filters cannot, and the water undergoes an alkalization stage to complete the filtration process.

• You can find these filters in supermarkets or online, often sold alongside regular water filters.

Use a water distiller and pH adjustment solution. Distillers boil water, eliminating bacteria and other impurities found in tap water. While distillers can slightly alkalize water, you’ll need to add a pH adjustment solution after distillation to achieve true alkalinity.

• Water distillers come in various prices and sizes. Look for them in the kitchen appliance section of home goods stores.