Recently, several individuals have been hospitalized after fasting and consuming only alkaline ionized water due to a “desperate for a cure” mindset. Some even believed that alkaline water could treat cancer, leading them to consume it exclusively for days.
Healthcare authorities report that these individuals did not consume any other foods, resulting in hospitalization.
A representative of Khanh Hoa Mineral Water JSC, the company behind Vikoda natural alkaline mineral water, explained that while the brand has a 34-year history, the natural alkaline water source in Khanh Hoa was discovered hundreds of years ago (dating back to 1901). Unlike the alkaline ionized products involved in recent hospitalizations, Vikoda’s alkaline mineral water is natural and not linked to these cases.
Nguyen Thi Nga, Vikoda CEO – Photo: NKKH
Ms. Nguyen Thi Nga, Vikoda’s CEO, stated:
“Currently, several companies produce alkaline ionized water or sell ionized water filtration devices, with some promoting their products as having medicinal properties. However, these claims are unverified; ionized alkaline water does not have medicinal effects, especially in cancer treatment.
Claims that such water can cure illnesses, prevent cancer, alleviate pain, aid weight loss, increase milk production, boost creativity, or enhance immunity are not supported by scientific evidence.
At Vikoda, formerly known as Danh Thanh natural alkaline mineral water, we have conducted clinical studies in 1978, 1983, 1986, and 1991. Additionally, health authorities in Khanh Hoa have conducted research, and we are currently updating our research in collaboration with experts to compile a comprehensive report on the benefits of natural alkaline mineral water.
Vikoda natural alkaline mineral water
When asked about the most significant effects of Vikoda’s natural alkaline mineral water, Ms. Nga noted:
Every year, we analyze the water’s composition, showing that essential trace minerals such as metasilicic acid, bicarbonate, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and sodium are retained as before, enriching the body with natural micro-minerals.
Secondly, its ideal alkalinity level of 9.0 helps neutralize excess stomach acid, supporting certain health conditions (not as a cure) such as acid reflux and stomach ulcers.
Thus, Vikoda natural alkaline mineral water functions as a dietary supplement and a safe, clean nutritional product that supports certain conditions but does not replace medication.
What sets natural alkaline mineral water apart from other water products?
What advice do you have for those using alkaline water, given recent hospitalizations?
At the conference, experts affirmed that benefits such as curing disease, preventing cancer, pain relief, weight loss, increased milk production, creativity, and immunity are not scientifically supported.
One of Vikoda’s products
As I mentioned, any widely publicized benefit must be clinically researched. We found that the alkaline water linked to recent hospitalizations involved unbranded bottled water allegedly labeled as alkaline water.
For Vikoda, the water source located in Dien Tan Commune, Dien Khanh District, Khanh Hoa Province, has shown remarkable stability in terms of quality and composition based on studies from 1977-1978 through 1985-1986.
Vikoda natural alkaline mineral water, a high-silica mineral water, shares qualities with sources like Kuldur (former Soviet Union), Pavel Banya (Bulgaria), Evian, Plombières (France), and Bath (UK). It is completely safe, non-toxic, lacks abrupt pharmacological effects, supplements essential minerals, reduces oxidative potential, and supports certain conditions, as I mentioned.
Past studies have shown significant benefits of Vikoda natural alkaline mineral water, including reduced blood viscosity and improved bone density in premenopausal women. We are also working with relevant authorities to further investigate the benefits of natural alkaline mineral water.
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