From the Research
Definition of Structured Water
- Structured water is liquid water that has an altered H-bonding structure, which can be achieved through various forms of energy, including magnetic fields and light 1.
- This type of water has been shown to have a stability of at least 3.5 months, and its effects on biological systems are still being researched 1.
Characteristics of Structured Water
- Structured water has a different dielectric susceptibility and relaxation frequency compared to bulk water, which can induce polarization fields that contribute to interactions between macromolecules 2.
- The behavior of water molecules at hydrophilic and hydrophobic sites is different, promoting anisotropy in the hydration shell of proteins, which is essential for enzyme function 2.
- Structured water layers can form adjacent to biological membranes, with up to five layers of water molecules being strongly bound to the membrane surface 3.
Effects of Structured Water on Biological Systems
- Consuming structured water has been shown to have various effects on animals, including increased growth rate, reduced oxidative stress, and improved glycemic and insulinemic responses in diabetics 1.
- Structured water can also affect the structure and dynamics of proteins, with water participating in the catalytic function of proteins and nucleic acids, and mediating binding through hydrogen bonds 4.
- The forces generated by structured water on apposing surfaces can be significant, and can lead to net repulsion or attraction between surfaces, depending on the conditions 5.