Experimental study of ionized tap water on the status of female rats

Aiste Audickaite, Jolita Stankevič, Valdas Šimčikas, Violeta Žalgevičienė, Henrikas Cesiulis

Abstract


The aim of the study was to investigate physical characteristics and the effects of ionized (electrolyzed) water on rat‘s maternal body weight, blood and urine pH, open circuit potential values and external signs. 30 Wistar rats were divided into 3 groups: the first group was given to drink alkaline water, the second – acidic water, and the third (control) was given tap water. During electrolysis of water halohydrocarbons are formed at concentrations exceed permitted levels. Urine pH in rats that drank alkaline water was more acidic (p>0.05). Blood pH and the distribution of open circuit potential in rats’ blood was normal. Rats that drank ionized (electrolyzed) water, gained less weight. After two weeks, first signs of external stress appeared in rats drinking ionized (electrolyzed) water.


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