Your body is more than 60% water and this water is maintained very tightly in an alkaline state (about pH 7.35). All food needs to be in an alkaline state in order for it to be absorbed by the body. Food is digested in the acid environment of the stomach and is then made alkaline in the upper intestine by the addition of bicarbonate ions from the pancreas. Alkaline foods, such as fruits and vegetables, and Aquablue Waters alkaline water contain an abundance of minerals and natural carbonate ions and are thus easily and efficiently absorbed by the body.Acidic foods that are rich in protein, highly processed carbohydrates and sugars, and highly acidic soft drinks contribute to metabolic acidosis of the body, a condition that is considered to be fundamental to the generation and maintenance of chronic disease. Water which is both high pH (>7.8) and high alkalinity (>15mg/L) strongly supports the digestion process and the natural absorption of nutrients, minerals and essential trace elements by the body. That is why natural alkaline waters have historically been attributed with remarkable healing qualities.