Start Your Good Resolutions with a Strong, Alkalizing Foundation

Alkaline water, Alka® Acid-Base Drops, and what science says

A new year, a new month, a new week, a new day—you want it to feel like a fresh start.
More energy. More balance. More awareness of what your body needs.
Yet good new habits often don’t last because they feel too big or too complicated.

What does work is starting small.

For example: starting your day with a glass of alkaline water — mindful, simple, and effective.

Alkaline water is water with a pH level above 7. You can make it by adding a few drops of Alka® Acid-Base Drops to a glass of drinking water.

Acid–base balance: not a hype, but often misunderstood¹²

Your body regulates the pH of your blood extremely precisely. This is done through sophisticated buffer systems, your breathing, and your kidneys¹².
That’s why you can’t “alkalize” your blood with food or water — and you don’t need to.

What can be influenced:

  • the acid–base balance of the body outside the bloodstream
  • the amount of acidic waste products the body needs to process each day³⁴

This is exactly where diet and drinking habits play a role.

Alkaline water: what happens in your body?¹²

When you drink alkaline water, it stimulates the body to produce sodium bicarbonate. Sodium bicarbonate is a natural buffering substance that plays a central role in acid–base balance. It helps neutralize acidic waste products and supports their excretion, including through the kidneys¹².

As we age, the availability of this natural buffer can decrease. That’s why many people choose to support their daily routine with Alka® Acid-Base Drops, as a practical way to be more mindful of their acid–base balance.

Research on alkaline water shows:

  • a higher urine pH, indicating a lower acid load⁴⁵
  • a lower net acid excretion (NAE) with regular intake⁴⁵

👉 Alkaline water plays an important role in a conscious lifestyle aimed at reducing excess acidity in the body.

Diet matters: small choices, big impact³⁶

Scientists use terms such as PRAL and dietary acid load to measure how much “acid” a food produces³.

In general:

  • plenty of fruits and vegetables → alkalizing effect
  • high intake of meat, cheese, and processed foods → higher acid load³

It’s about achieving an optimal balance between acid-forming and alkalizing foods over time.

Resolutions that last: the 1-Minute Alkaline Start

It can be this simple:

  • Fill a large glass with water
  • Add Alka® Acid-Base Drops according to the label
  • Drink slowly, before coffee or tea
  • Bonus: choose one extra serving of vegetables or fruit today

A small moment. A big difference in the long run.

Why this works

  • It’s achievable, even on busy days
  • It supports hydration and awareness
  • It aligns with what science shows about alkaline water, nutrition, and acid–base balance³⁶

Good habits don’t have to be big.
They just need to fit who you are and your lifestyle.

References

  1. Respiratory Acidosis and Respiratory Alkalosis: Core Curriculum 2023
  2. Kidney metabolism and acid-base control (PMID: 35513635)
  3. Dietary acid load: mechanisms and health effects (ScienceDirect, 2019)
  4. Effects of bicarbonate-rich mineral water on urine pH (Int. Urology & Nephrology, 2022)
  5. Hydration Meets Regulation: Bicarbonate Mineral Water (Nutrients, 2025)
  6. Dietary Acid Load and Human Health: Systematic Review (Nutrition Reviews, 2025)
  7. Dietary acid load and fracture risk (BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2025)
  8. Alkaline water and pepsin activity (PMID: 22844861) 

 

This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. If you have health concerns or are taking medication, consult your physician or pharmacist.

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