Alka Power vs. alkalife: What’s Really in Your Alkaline Water?

Let’s clear up the alkaline water confusion, shall we?

You’ve probably seen them stacked in the health aisle, all those glistening bottles shouting “ALKALINE!” in big bold type. The idea? That a higher pH in your water means a healthier you. But here’s the thing: not all alkaline waters are created equal. And some might be wearing a slightly deceptive health halo.

Let’s break it down. We’re going to pit Alka Power against alkalife. One is a bit of a marketing magician. The other is just, well, what water should be.

What makes water alkaline (and should you even care)?

Alkaline water means water with a pH over 7. Simple, right? But wait. How the water becomes alkaline matters. Some waters are naturally alkaline (hello, mineral content). Others are tinkered with after they leave the ground.

You want the former. The latter is a bit like stuffing kale into a donut and calling it healthy.

Is Alka Power really “naturally alkaline”? (hmm…)

Let’s just say, it depends how you define “natural.”

According to Alka Power's website:

• pH: 9.6–9.8

• Bicarbonate: 6 mg/L

• Calcium: 1 mg/L

• Magnesium: <0.5 mg/L

• Silica: Not reported (ghosted!)

It has a high pH, sure. But the stuff that usually makes water alkaline naturally (think bicarbonate, calcium, magnesium) is barely there. Which suggests the water’s been given a pH makeover.

So how do they get away with calling it naturally alkaline? They use natural ingredients and add them in. It’s kind of like baking a cake with organic flour and saying the whole thing is health food.

alkalife: straight from the source, no fiddling

Now, let’s talk about the good stuff. alkalife natural alkaline water comes from a limestone cavern that’s part of the magical Jenolan Caves karst system in New South Wales Australia. It filters through ancient rock, picks up naturally occurring minerals, and comes out tasting soft, smooth, and fresh. No additives. No techy pH-boosting.

Our lab result says:

• pH: 8.2 (and proudly natural)

• Bicarbonate: 215 mg/L

• Calcium: 64 mg/L (as calcium bicarbonate – more on that gem below)

• Magnesium: 11 mg/L

• Silica: 17 mg/L

alkalife is alkaline because nature made it that way. We just bottle it.

The minerals are where the magic is

Bicarbonate: your built-in buffer

• alkalife: 185 mg/L (179 mg more)

• Alka Power: 6 mg/L

Bicarbonate is your body’s own acid-neutraliser. It helps you bounce back from workouts (because it neutralises lactic acid), supports digestion, and keeps your acid–base balance humming along. One study showed athletes had less lactic acidosis after bicarbonate supplementation. Fancy science stuff.

Calcium: not just for bones, folks

• alkalife: 66 mg/L (65 mg more)

• Alka Power: 1 mg/L

Sure, calcium helps your bones. But it also keeps your heart beating on time, helps your muscles fire, and supports nerves doing their zappy thing. Even better, in alkalife it comes as calcium bicarbonate - a super bioavailable form. Your body likes this kind of calcium. A lot.

Magnesium: the silent superhero

• alkalife: 11 mg/L (10.5+ mg more)

• Alka Power: <0.5 mg/L

Magnesium is involved in over 300 bodily processes. Energy, mood, sleep, stress. You name it. And yet, most of us are woefully deficient (57% of people over 2 years in a  US study). A little extra from your water? Yes please.

Silica: the beauty + detox mineral

• alkalife: 17 mg/L (17 mg more)

• Alka Power: …nothing reported.

Silica is the quiet achiever. It helps with skin, hair, joints, and collagen.

Plus, it helps remove heavy metals like aluminium and mercury.

One study found silica-rich water reduced aluminium levels in the body by 70% in just 12 weeks. That’s not nothing.

Let’s look at the scoreboard

How to spot the real deal from the pH pretenders

So now you’re standing in the water aisle, squinting at labels, and wondering… how can I tell if this bottle’s had a sneaky pH uplift? Here’s your cheat sheet:

• Read the label like a food detective: If it says “mineral water” and nothing else? Green flag. If it’s got a list of extras like sodium bicarbonate or marine minerals? You’re in altered territory.

• Ask: where’s this water from? Does the brand tell you it’s from a spring,

  aquifer, or limestone cavern? Or is it mysteriously “bottled in Australia” with zero backstory?

• GST detective tip: In Australia, if a water product has GST on the price tag, it contains "additives" which means it’s been altered. (But heads up, it’s not 100% foolproof. Even ionised water can sneak through GST-free.)

• Buzzword bingo: If the label shouts things like “electrolysed,” “ionised,” “pH boosted,” or “enhanced”… it’s trying really hard. The more natural the water, the less it needs to explain itself.

• And don’t assume everything on the shelf is the same: A lot of people search for alkaline water Woolworths or alkaline water Coles expecting they’ll find something naturally mineral-rich. But most supermarket options are pH-enhanced water with barely any real minerals. Always check the source and the mineral content before you toss it in your cart.

Why your body likes natural better (because it’s smart)

Here’s the quiet truth: your body knows the difference between real and reconstructed. Waters that have been tampered with, no matter how natural the additives sound, don’t absorb the same way.

Natural mineral waters like alkalife are part of a balanced ionic structure. That means the minerals are working in harmony, not just sprinkled in like seasoning. Your cells say, “Ah yes, I know what to do with this.”

In contrast, waters with pH boosters can feel like strangers at the party. Sure, they’re technically invited, but the body doesn’t always know how to process them efficiently.

This stuff matters long term. For gut health. For energy. For subtle things like mood and recovery. Nature just gets it right the first time.

Bottom line: don’t be fooled by numbers

A high pH might look good on a label, but if it’s been boosted with additives, it’s not doing your body any favours. Your body recognises natural minerals, not chemistry tricks.

alkalife brings you what nature intended: water with the minerals your body needs, no tampering required.

So go natural. Go clean. Go alkalife.

And hey, if your water can support your cells, flush toxins, and make your skin glow, why settle for anything less?

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