1.
I think I’ve heard of Clustered Water
before. How long has this technology been around?
Lee H. Lorenzen, pioneer of the concept of structured water and inventor
of the patented micro-clustering process, began his work nearly 20 years
ago in 1985. The beverages he developed were originally introduced in
Japan in 1988, and since that time his research has spawned an entire
industry of functional water products around the world. Commercial distribution
is now underway in the United States, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China, Malaysia,
Indonesia, and Europe.
2.
How does Clustered Water differ from any other fitness-related beverages
claiming to be “structured” or to “increase hydration?”
Other waters have begun to emerge claiming the same properties as Clustered
Water, but there are no other beverages anywhere on earth that can legally
claim more effective hydration than Clustered Water. CSI received the
first patents on the Clustered Water Technology in 1998, long before other
companies were ever even a thought. The Clustered Water production process
is protected by United States patent numbers 5,711,950 and 6,033,678.
Other companies cannot legally offer the same proven benefits offered
by our process.
Clustered Water was the first on the market in the mid 1980’s, and
since then other products claiming similar hydration effects have been
introduced. Some companies use oxygen, sound, or ionization. Some have
patents, but you will find that our name is usually referenced in their
patent. None of these companies use our patented process because they
are not allowed to use it. Many people use the term “clustered water”
without our permission, even though it is our United States registered
trademark.
Be
sure to buy authentic Clustered Water® when you shop! Authentic products
bear the Clustered Water logo.
3.
So, how do you make Clustered Water?
All of CSI’s beverages are put through rigorous purification and
filtration techniques including 0.2-micron filters, plus Ultraviolet and
Ozone sterilization to assure you the highest quality and purity possible.
Clustered Water processing involves changes in magnetic fields, intense
light, temperature and pressure with trace minerals.
4.
What proof do you have that Clustered Water is truly distinct from all
other waters?
Independent laboratory analysis by Shin Etsu Chemical Company in Japan,
Associated Laboratories in California, and the French Academy of Sciences
have used Oxygen-17 NMR, Raman Spectroscopy, and RJL bio-impedance tests
to prove that our solutions maximize hydration and improve cell function
(increased phase angle). Additionally, the Chinese Health Care Society
recently performed controlled hospital studies on elderly patients and
found significant physiological improvements in patient health. If you
would like to learn more, CSI has detailed information regarding these
studies available upon request. Additional testing has also been completed
in these independent laboratories in the United States, France and China
using Raman spectroscopy and Oxygen-17 NMR.
5.
Will Clustered Water ever expire?
Yes! Every product produced by CSI is heat-stamp dated and labeled with
the lot number to assure the freshness and quality. Most of our beverages
have approximately a fifteen-month shelf life if stored properly. However,
it is recommended that Clustered beverages be stored under 75 degrees
Fahrenheit and out of direct sunlight to insure maximum effectiveness.
6.
Should Clustered Water be taken with food?
It is recommended that Clustered Water products be taken on an empty stomach
for greatest absorption.
7.
Are there any known side effects to drinking Clustered Water?
If a person is significantly dehydrated, the rapid rehydration by the
solutions can sometimes cause a worsening of some symptoms such as fatigue.
This reaction can be avoided by starting slowly with the solutions and
building the amount taken each week. For example, rather than 2 eight
ounce servings daily, an elderly or ill person might want to start with
3 ounces twice daily and build to 8 ounces twice daily over a period of
3-4 weeks.
8.
Can Clustered Water be mixed with other drinks?
No. It is recommended that the solution not be mixed with other liquids;
however, it is acceptable to take it with vitamin and mineral supplements
in pill or capsule form.
9.
Can Clustered Water be used topically?
Yes! The water can be sprayed on minor cuts and scrapes, soaked into the
pads of bandages, or simply put in a spray bottle for refreshment on hot
or dry days.
10.
Can I take Clustered Water when I am sick?
Definitely. If there is any time that is beneficial to take Clustered
Water, it is when our bodies are stressed and need that extra hydration.
11. What if I want to drink more than 16oz a day? Why is 16oz the magic number? Also, how are we suppose to feel? What are we suppose to notice?
We have found that it is easiest for people
to stay on a routine of using one bottle (approx. 16 oz) per day. This
routine is extremely important to assist with proper hydration. When your
body is properly hydrated, it becomes more efficient, and may even not
require the same amount of sleep. Therefore, we suggest that if you find
that you are not sleeping well, lower your daily consumption.
By stimulating water turnover, you may feel your body respond in a multitude
of ways. The most common praise from VIVO drinkers is that they notice
increased energy. Click here to visit
the testimonial section to read the stories of others who have responded!
Due to FDA drug regulations our hands are tied in making any claims on
beneficial effects, but we welcome all testimonials on how it has affected
you!
12.
Should children drink Clustered Water?
Absolutely! Children under 12 years of age can drink between 2 and 4 ounces
daily. Those with health concerns should start with less.
13.
What about my pets?
We have had wonderful reports regarding dogs, cats, birds, and horses
(and especially older animals). Serve our product in a plastic or ceramic
container. Please send us your stories and observations for our files.
14.
Will Clustered Water interfere with my other supplements and medications?
Clustered Water® is a delivery system. IT SEEMS TO ENHANCE THE UPTAKE
OF MANY FACTORS YOU TAKE WITH IT (as shown in nutrient absorption observations
in Olympic athletes). To be prudent, we recommend that our products should
NOT be taken with any form of medication at the same time. If you take
medications, take them at least 30 minutes AFTER drinking Clustered Water.
On the other hand, Clustered Water is the perfect compliment to nutritional
supplements. It may help them to be assimilated more quickly and efficiently
into the body.
15.
Will Clustered water help my medical condition?
Due to US Government regulations, we are not allowed to discuss any of
our clinical data. We are only allowed to report data/information pertaining
to hydration. Hundreds of thousands of people in the Far East, Europe
and North America have used our products since 1988 with no adverse affects.
There has never been a report of any medical condition becoming worse
when our products have been used.
We have performed clinical and safety testing on our products at universities, medical clinics and hospitals in China, Japan, Korea, France, Mexico and the United States.
16.
Some people say the Clustered Water is not possible. How do you respond?
We welcome sceptics and understand that this is a new concept for people
to comprehend. We have double blind independent clinical studies, a database
of research accumulated and reports from hospitals, physicians and scientists
showing that our solutions are safe, effective and hydrate more quickly.
Look around this site and visit our research and technology site at www.ClusteredWater.com
to learn more about our technology. If you still have questions we would
be happy to furnish you with more information!
Please read what other renowned scientists
have stated:
“Criticisms centered around the vanishingly small number of solute
molecules present in a solution after it has been repeatedly diluted are
beside the point, since advocates attribute their effects not to molecules
present in the water, but to modifications of the water's structure. Simple-minded
analysis may suggest that water, being a fluid, cannot have a structure
of the kind that such a picture would demand. But cases such as that of
liquid crystals, which while flowing like an ordinary fluid can maintain
an ordered structure over macroscopic distances, show the limitations
of such ways of thinking. There have not, to the best of my knowledge,
been any refutations of memory that remain valid after this particular
point is taken into account….it attests to the limited vision of
the modern scientific community that, far from hastening to test such
claims, the only response has been to dismiss them out of hand.”
BRIAN D. JOSEPHSON
University of Cambridge
Nobel Laureate, Physics
Dear Lee,
Regarding (critic’s name), I don’t
know what area he is expert in, but a closed mind is a closed mind. Today,
there is abundant data, both theoretical and experimental on the existence
of clusters in water. A recent confirmation of Benveniste’s work,
which was criticized in (the journal) Nature, has been presented from
high quality people.
William A. Tiller
Professor Emeritus
Stanford University
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