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Black Water (drink)
Black water is a type of bottled alkaline water containing fulvic acid (FvA) and other mineral or vitamin additives. The water is named for it's dark and opaque appearance, owing to the addition of the FvA. It has gained popularity as a health trend and status symbol. History Fulvic acid has been used historically in ayurveda. It is the active component in shilajit, which is traditionally consumed by people from Nepal and northern India. The concept of black water was first created by a Canadian family around 2008. The drink was concocted as a mix of fulvic acid with spring water to be taken as a health supplement. It was brought to the mainstream market in 2011 after the formation of the company Blk Beverages. The company grew through viral marketing by product placement on ''The Real Housewives'', and later using influencers to sell the product on platforms such as TikTok. In 2011, Blk was sued by Canadian firm Creative Thinkers over the trademark for "Blackwater". Creative Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alkaline Water
A water ionizer (also known as an alkaline ionizer) is a home appliance which claims to raise the pH of drinking water by using electrolysis to separate the incoming water stream into acidic and alkaline components. The alkaline stream of the treated water is called alkaline water. Proponents claim that consumption of alkaline water results in a variety of health benefits, making it similar to the alternative health practice of alkaline diets. Such claims violate basic principles of chemistry and physiology. There is no medical evidence for any health benefits of alkaline water. Extensive scientific evidence has completely debunked these claims. The machines originally became popular in Japan and other East Asian countries before becoming available in the U.S. and Europe. Health claims Water ionizers are often marketed on the basis of health claims which are normally focused on their putative ability to make water more alkaline. A wide variety of benefits have been claimed, incl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
