Rebalancing from Within: How Hydrogen and Silicate-Infused Water May Improve Your Body’s pH
A new pilot study shows that a 7-day regimen of hydrogen-sodium silicate infused water can significantly increase urine pH in healthy adults — hinting at a promising new avenue for supporting acid-base balance and metabolic health.
In the world of integrative health, the concept of internal balance is more than just a metaphor — it’s a physiological reality that affects everything from energy production and enzyme function to detoxification and bone health. Among the many variables that influence this internal equilibrium, urine pH serves as a useful marker for understanding how our bodies are responding to diet, hydration, and environmental stressors.
A recent pilot study conducted in Brazil examined a novel hydration intervention: drinking water infused with a Hydrogas + Sodium Silicate Complex — a formulation developed by Altered Labs and branded as AL-WATER. The findings point to a simple yet intriguing way to support systemic balance through daily hydration.
Study Design: Simplicity with Scientific Rigor
The study recruited 16 healthy volunteers (14 women and 2 men, ages 29 to 50) who were asked to drink 1 liter of AL-WATER per day for 7 consecutive days. The study was carried out at the Salgado Institute of Integrative Health in Londrina, Paraná, Brazil, under the guidance of Dr. Rodolfo Parreira, PT, MSc.
Researchers evaluated two key urinary markers:
- Urine pH, an indirect indicator of acid-base status.
- Urine specific gravity (USG), a measure of renal concentrating ability and hydration status.
Urine samples were collected at 9:00 AM on Day 0 (baseline) and Day 7, using a standardized dip-stick urinalysis method (Urinalysis Test Strips, USA).
Results: A Noticeable Shift in Urine Chemistry
🔹 Urine pH: A Meaningful Alkalizing Effect
The average urine pH increased from 5.56 to 6.18 over the 7-day period — an 11.15% increase. This shift represents a transition from a slightly acidic to a slightly alkaline urinary profile.
For context, the average urine pH in healthy individuals is approximately 6.0. A pH below this range can reflect dietary excesses in acid-forming foods (like processed meats and grains) or oxidative stress. The observed increase suggests a favorable trend toward reduced systemic acid load.
“This pH increase indicates a potential reduction in metabolic acidity — an encouraging sign for those seeking to support alkaline balance through lifestyle interventions,” the authors noted.
🔹 Urine Specific Gravity: Stability in Kidney Function
USG decreased only slightly, from 1.022 to 1.020, remaining well within the normal physiological range (1.002–1.030). This suggests that the intervention did not impair renal function or hydration status, affirming the safety and tolerability of the water formulation.
What’s in AL-WATER? Exploring the Synergy
AL-WATER contains a proprietary blend of:
- Hydrogas (molecular hydrogen) – Known for its antioxidant potential and cellular signaling properties.
- Sodium Silicate Complex – A source of bioavailable silica, an essential trace mineral involved in collagen synthesis, bone integrity, and connective tissue health.
Both components have been separately investigated for health-promoting effects. Hydrogen may combat oxidative stress and improve metabolic resilience, while silicates are involved in alkaline buffering and tissue regeneration. Together, they may act synergistically to support both biochemical and structural aspects of whole-body wellness.
Functional Hydration as a Health Strategy
The implications of this small but focused trial go beyond pH numbers. They reinforce a broader message gaining traction in the health and wellness community: what you drink matters.
Shifting the body toward a slightly more alkaline state has been associated with:
- Improved bone mineral retention
- Enhanced metabolic efficiency
- Reduced urinary calcium excretion
- Lower risk of kidney stones
While the body’s blood pH is tightly regulated, urine pH offers a glimpse into how the body is compensating for acid-forming stressors — and how targeted interventions might help reduce that burden.
Conclusion: A Promising Pilot with Potential
This 7-day study suggests that AL-WATER may help modulate internal pH levels without disrupting kidney function, offering a safe and accessible approach to improving systemic balance.
Takeaway: Incorporating 1 liter of hydrogen-silicate infused water daily may support the body’s natural alkalizing processes — a promising step toward optimizing metabolic health and hydration.
More comprehensive, long-term studies are needed to validate these effects and understand the underlying mechanisms, but the early data provides a compelling case for exploring functional hydration as a pillar of preventive wellness.
📍 Study Snapshot
- Location: Salgado Institute of Integrative Health, Londrina, PR – Brazil
- Lead Investigator: Dr. Rodolfo Parreira, PT, MSc
- Participants: 16 healthy adults (ages 29–50)
- Duration: 7 days
- Product: AL-WATER (Hydrogas + Sodium Silicate Complex)
