What is an Antioxidant?

Molecules are formed when different atomic elements join together (eg: Sodium Chloride – salt). In simple terms, an antioxidant is a molecule with a special characteristic. It has an extra electron, ready to donate to neutralize free radicals.

What is a Free Radical?

If a molecule splits - leaving an odd, unpaired electron - free radicals are formed. Free radicals are very unstable and react quickly with other compounds, trying to capture the needed electron to gain stability.

Generally, free radicals attack the nearest stable molecule, "stealing" its electron. When the "attacked" molecule loses its electron, it becomes a free radical itself, beginning a chain reaction. Once the process is started, it can cascade, finally resulting in the disruption of a living cell.

Some free radicals arise normally during metabolism. Sometimes, the body’s immune system creates them to neutralize viruses and bacteria. Environmental factors such as pollution, radiation, cigarette smoke and pesticides can also spawn free radicals.

Normally, the body can handle free radicals, but if antioxidants are unavailable, or if the free-radical production becomes excessive, damage can occur. Of particular importance is that free radical damage accumulates with age.

How can water be an antioxidant?

It’s all to do with the electrons – specifically the ones attached to hydrogen. I love my H20 water systems produce a form of hydrogen where the atom bears an extra electron (thus giving it a negative charge and creating a negative ion).

This hydrogen atom readily donates its extra, negative ion to neutralize positively- charged free radicals.

Because hydrogen is “happy” with only one electron, it does not become unbalanced once it has done its good work. This is not always the case with biological antioxidants (such as Vitamin E), which can, themselves, become free radicals. This is part of the reason why we need a constant supply of vitamins.

“..several authors have posited that the H- ion is “the” primal antioxidant, and the candidate most likely to effectively neutralize common oxygen free radicals” Scientist, Vinny Pinto, Maryland, USA (www.h-minus-ion.org)

Important! Antioxidant water cannot replace vitamins!

We need vitamins for all kinds of biological functions – not just as antioxidants. I love my H2O urges you to optimize your vitamin intake, ideally by consuming fresh, organic foods and by taking high quality supplements if required.

Antioxidant water can provide extra protection!

Against modern day stress, diet and pollution – well documented to increase the production of undesirable free radicals in the body. The anti-aging effect of anti-oxidants is also well documented.