Great Testimonials About Alkaline Water from Scientists, Doctors, and Athletes

Discover what top scientists, doctors, and elite athletes are saying about alkaline water. These powerful testimonials reveal how ionized water is transforming health, performance, and recovery — backed by real results and expert insight.

Scientists

Dr. Otto Warburg

Dr. Otto Warburg

Nobel Laureate Biochemist
Research Commentary (c. 1931)

"if our internal environment is changed from an acidic, ......"

Dr. Otto Warburg | Nobel Laureate Biochemist

Research Commentary (c. 1931)

“...if our internal environment is changed from an acidic, oxygen-deprived environment to an alkaline environment full of oxygen, viruses, bacteria and fungus cannot live.”

Context: Warburg’s pioneering cancer research indicated that cancer cells thrive in oxygen-deprived, acidic conditions. He suggested that an alkaline, oxygen-rich internal environment is hostile to disease, highlighting the potential health importance of maintaining alkalinity.

Ray Kurzweil

Ray Kurzweil

Inventor & Futurist
Q&A Interview (2005)

"The negative ions in alkaline water are a rich source of.....,"

Ray Kurzweil | Inventor & Futurist

Q&A Interview (2005)

“The negative ions in alkaline water are a rich source of electrons that can be donated to free radicals in the body, neutralizing them and stopping them from damaging healthy tissues.”

Context: Kurzweil, known for his work in science and technology, investigated alkaline water as part of his longevity regimen. Initially skeptical, he found that ionized alkaline water had significant antioxidant potential; he even began drinking 8–10 glasses of alkaline water daily as part of his health routine.

Dr. Sanetaka Shirahata

Dr. Sanetaka Shirahata

Biochemist, Kyushu University
Research Publication (1997)

"Electrolyzed-reduced water scavenges active oxygen ....."

Dr. Sanetaka Shirahata | Biochemist, Kyushu University

Research Publication (1997)

“Electrolyzed-reduced water scavenges active oxygen species and protects DNA from oxidative damage.”

Context: In a peer-reviewed study, Shirahata and colleagues reported that alkaline ionized water acts as an antioxidant at the cellular level. Their research demonstrated that this water could neutralize harmful free radicals and shield DNA from oxidative harm, a positive finding supporting its potential health benefits.

Medical Doctors

Dr. Hiromi Shinya

Dr. Hiromi Shinya

Gastroenterologist,
Book Excerpt (2007)

"Alkaline mineral water is considered the best drinking......"

Dr. Hiromi Shinya | Gastroenterologist, author of The Enzyme Factor

Book Excerpt (2007)

"Alkaline mineral water is considered the best drinking water because of its incomparable powers of hydration, detoxification and anti-oxidation."

Context: Dr. Shinya, a pioneer in colon surgery and preventive medicine, recommends alkaline water to his patients. In his book, he praises its superior hydration and detoxifying properties as key factors in maintaining health.

Dr. Mona Harrison

Dr. Mona Harrison

MD, Former Director of IWC
Conference Lecture (c. 2003)

"Cancer tumors cannot live in alkaline water......,"

Dr. Mona Harrison | MD, former Director of International Water Council

Conference Lecture

“Cancer tumors cannot live in alkaline water. All cancer patients should be on alkaline water, and you and I should be drinking alkalized water so our bodies won’t provide an environment for cancer tumors to live.”

Context: Speaking at a health conference, Dr. Harrison advocated alkaline water for its potential to improve health and fight disease. She emphasized that an alkaline internal environment could inhibit cancer growth, urging both patients and healthy individuals to drink alkaline water for disease prevention.

Dr. Hidemitsu Hayashi

Dr. Hidemitsu Hayashi

Cardiovascular Surgeon
Clinical Report (1995)

"the use of natural alkaline ion water for inpatients ....."

Dr. Hidemitsu Hayashi | Cardiovascular Surgeon, Water Institute of Japan

Clinical Report (1995)

“…the use of natural alkaline ion water … for inpatients must be a prerequisite in our daily medical practice. ...no dietary formula can be more scientific than the properties of the water patients drink.”

Context: After years of research and hospital trials, Dr. Hayashi concluded that alkaline water should be integrated into standard patient care. He observed improvements in various chronic conditions and argued that water’s properties are fundamental to scientific nutritional therapy.

Dr. Jamie Koufman

Dr. Jamie Koufman

ENT Specialist and Researcher
Clinical Report (1995)

"the use of natural alkaline ion water for inpatients ....."

Dr. Jamie Koufman | ENT Specialist and Researcher

Scientific Study (2012)

“Unlike conventional drinking water, pH 8.8 alkaline water instantly denatures pepsin, ... [and] consumption of alkaline water may have therapeutic benefits for patients with reflux disease.”

Context: Dr. Koufman’s peer-reviewed research demonstrated that alkaline water can deactivate pepsin, the key enzyme in acid reflux. She has since recommended alkaline water as part of a dietary approach to manage reflux, noting its safety and benefits as an adjunct therapy for her patients with acid reflux issues.

Sports Figures

Tom House

Tom House

Athletic Trainer & former MLB pitcher

"We have singing the praises of alkaline water for 8–9 years…"

Tom House | Athletic Trainer & former MLB pitcher

“We have been singing the praises of alkaline water for 8–9 years now… The bottom of our athletic food pyramid is hydration… we’ve known for a number of years that an alkaline body recovers and heals faster than an acidic body.”

Context: House, a renowned throwing coach for NFL and MLB athletes, promotes alkaline water as a key part of training. In interviews he noted that long-term use of alkaline water improved his athletes’ hydration and recovery, suggesting that an alkaline body heals faster from intense workouts.

Clara Hughes

Clara Hughes

Olympic cyclist & speed skater
Personal Testimonial (2010s)

"After a week of trying alkaline ionized water out on myself......,"

Clara Hughes | Olympic cyclist & speed skater

Personal Testimonial (2010s)

“After a week of trying alkaline ionized water out on myself, I could not believe the difference I felt after the extreme efforts of training and effort."

Context: Hughes, a six-time Olympic medalist, shared that switching to alkaline ionized water dramatically improved her recovery. She reported feeling significantly less fatigue and quicker recovery after intense training sessions once she began hydrating with alkaline water.

Rashad Evans

Rashad Evans

UFC Champion

"Alkaline Water completely changed my training and my recovery......"

Rashad Evans | UFC Champion

Clinical Report (1995)

"Alkaline Water completely changed my training and my recovery.”

Context: Evans, a former UFC light-heavyweight champion, credits alkaline water with improving his athletic performance. He noticed marked improvements in how he trained and recovered from fights after incorporating alkaline water into his regimen.

Dustin Ackley

Dustin Ackley

MLB baseball player

"Thanks to alkaline water, not only am I more hydrated but I have noticeably....."

Dustin Ackley | MLB baseball player

Paraphrased 

“Thanks to alkaline water, not only am I more hydrated, but I have noticeably more energy.”

Context: Ackley, a former Major League Baseball player, noticed a significant boost in hydration and energy after switching to alkaline water. He publicly credited alkaline for helping him feel more energized and better hydrated throughout his baseball season.