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Natural Mineral-Based Alkaline Water vs Electric Ionization
Both pH Prescription and water ionizers claim to produce alkaline, hydrogen-rich water. But the how makes all the difference in quality, safety, and health benefits.
We use natural mineralization to create alkaline water the way nature intended - by adding beneficial minerals (primarily magnesium) after comprehensive filtration.
Result: Clean, mineralized, alkaline water with naturally occurring molecular hydrogen - just like pristine mountain spring water.
Ionizers use electric current to split water molecules (H₂O) into alkaline and acidic streams using metal plates.
Result: Alkaline water with artificially altered pH, but contaminants remain. Hydrogen is byproduct of electrolysis.
| Feature | pH Prescription (Mineral-Based) | Electric Ionizers |
|---|---|---|
| Filtration Quality | Comprehensive 6-stage filtration Reduces up to 99% of fluoride, lead, chlorine, PFAS, VOCs, pharmaceuticals, heavy metals, and 15+ contaminant categories |
️ Basic carbon filtration only Does NOT remove fluoride, heavy metals, PFAS, or most pharmaceuticals. Contaminants remain in "alkaline" water. |
| How Alkalinity is Achieved | Natural mineralization Adds beneficial magnesium and trace minerals - the same way natural springs create alkaline water |
️ Electric manipulation Uses electricity to artificially split water molecules. Doesn't add beneficial minerals. |
| Molecular Hydrogen (H₂) | Naturally generated Tourmaline gemstones and mineral reactions create stable molecular hydrogen that stays in water longer |
️ Byproduct of electrolysis Hydrogen dissipates quickly (within minutes to hours). Unstable in open containers. |
| Water Cluster Size | Reduced via gemstone technology Geometric patterning from garnet and tourmaline creates smaller, more absorbable water clusters |
No cluster size reduction Water structure unchanged, only pH altered |
| Contaminant Concentration Risk | No concentration Contaminants are removed, not concentrated |
️ Concentrates contaminants! Alkaline stream can contain HIGHER concentrations of fluoride, lead, nitrates, and other contaminants than tap water |
| pH Stability | Stable alkaline pH Mineral-buffered pH remains stable even after exposure to air or stomach acid |
️ Unstable pH pH drops when exposed to air (CO₂ absorption). Rapidly neutralized by stomach acid. |
| Electricity Required | No electricity Passive filtration and natural mineralization. Works during power outages. |
Requires electricity Doesn't work during power outages. Consumes energy continuously. |
| Maintenance | Simple filter changes Replace filters every 6-18 months depending on stage. No cleaning required. |
️ Complex maintenance Filter changes + monthly citric acid cleaning of metal plates to remove scale buildup. Plates degrade over time. |
| Waste Water | No waste water 100% of filtered water is usable (except RO drinking systems which have standard 3:1 ratio) |
50% waste water Half of the water becomes acidic waste and goes down the drain |
| Cost (Whole-Home) | Contact for pricing One-time purchase for whole-home filtration + alkaline water at every faucet |
Not available Ionizers only treat one faucet. Multiple units needed for whole-home coverage (expensive for each unit) |
| Scientific Backing | Established science Mineral-based alkalization is scientifically proven. Same principle as natural spring water. |
️ Limited evidence Most ionizer health claims lack peer-reviewed clinical evidence. Some studies show no benefit over regular filtered water. |
Electric ionization does NOT remove contaminants - it can actually CONCENTRATE them in the alkaline stream.
Result: You're drinking alkaline water with contaminants - defeating the entire health purpose!
We filter first, mineralize second - ensuring your alkaline water is also clean water.
Clean + Alkaline + Mineralized + Hydrogen-Rich
All the benefits, none of the risks. This is water you can trust.
Ionized water has artificially high pH that's not buffered by minerals. This causes problems:
Our mineral-based alkalization creates buffered alkaline water with stable pH:
Science Fact: Natural alkaline springs (like those in Lourdes, France or Nordenau, Germany) have stable, mineral-buffered alkaline pH - not artificially ionized water. Our systems replicate this natural process.
Total cost of ownership over 10 years
| Cost Factor | pH Prescription (Total Home Premier+) |
High-End Ionizer (Kangen, Enagic, etc.) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Equipment Cost | Contact for custom quote | Expensive (single faucet only) |
| Coverage | Whole home (every faucet, shower, appliances) | One faucet only |
| Annual Maintenance Costs | Affordable annual maintenance | Filter costs + cleaning supplies + electricity |
| Hidden Costs | None - transparent pricing | Plate cleaning, electricity, plate replacement every 5-7 years |
| Wasted Water | Minimal | 50% waste (acidic water down the drain) |
| Long-Term Value | Excellent Whole-home coverage |
Poor Single faucet only, ongoing costs add up |
| Cost per Gallon | Very low (whole-home usage) |
Much higher (limited single faucet) |
Bottom Line: pH Prescription provides whole-home filtered, alkaline, hydrogen-rich water at comparable cost to a single-faucet ionizer - and with far superior filtration and water quality.
"Finding water that is pure and free from contaminants and is alkaline with a small cluster size has been difficult. Finally! The solution is pH Prescription!"
"Leo's systems deliver pure alkaline water that actually supports cardiovascular and metabolic health - not just artificially altered pH."
Up to 99% reduction of contaminants before alkalization. Ionizers provide basic carbon filtration at best.
Mineral-based alkalization replicates natural springs. No electricity, no artificial manipulation.
Mineral-buffered alkalinity remains stable over time and through digestion.
Contaminants are removed, not redistributed into alkaline stream.
Alkaline water at every faucet and shower - not just one tap.
Lower cost per gallon with superior water quality and whole-home benefits.
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