Most of us drink too little water — not because we do not want to, but because we do not know when and how much. Learn a simple formula and a ready daily hydration schedule.
Does it happen that at the end of the day you realize you may have drunk one or two glasses of water? You are not alone. Research indicates that a large portion of adults live in a state of mild dehydration — and are not even aware of it, having grown used to that state.
The problem is that dehydration at even 1–2% of body weight impairs concentration, reduces energy, slows digestion, and negatively affects skin appearance. And many of these symptoms we attribute to fatigue, stress, or poor diet.
The good news is that there is a very simple formula. And a ready schedule you can start following from tomorrow.
Enter your body weight and I will calculate how much water you should drink each day (Dr. Goglia formula: 0.03 L per 1 kg of body weight).
Dr. Philip L. Goglia — a nutrition and metabolism specialist — developed a simple formula that accounts for body weight and physical activity level:
Basic hydration: 0.03 liters × body weight [kg]
Example: a person weighing 70 kg → 70 × 0.03 = 2.1 liters per day
For physical activity or illness: 0.044 liters × body weight [kg]
Example: a 70 kg person during training or illness → 70 × 0.044 = 3.1 liters
Note: food provides the body with approximately 0.95 liters of water per day (vegetables, fruits, soups). This counts toward the total water balance, but does not replace drinking clean water — the cellular hydration mechanism requires liquid water.
Coffee, tea, carbonated drinks, fruit juices with added sugar, and alcohol are diuretic — meaning the body loses more water through them than it absorbs. If you drink coffee, you should supplement with approximately 150 ml of clean water per cup. Coffee brewed with Kangen Water is less diuretic and tastes better — less bitterness, richer aroma.
Just knowing “how much” is not enough — the key is “when”. Water drunk just before a meal dilutes digestive juices, which may slow digestion. Water drunk appropriately before or after eating supports digestion and cellular hydration.
The following schedule is based on optimal hydration guidelines for a weight of 70 kg (2.1 liters per day). Adjust amounts proportionally to your own weight.
| Time of Day | Amount | Kangen pH | Why Then? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Right after waking e.g. 7:00 |
0.25 L | pH 9.5 | Rehydration after overnight dehydration. Boosts metabolism and “wakes up” the digestive system. |
| 30 min before breakfast e.g. 7:30 |
0.25 L | pH 9.5 | Preparation of the digestive system. Does not dilute gastric juices. |
| 20 min after breakfast e.g. 8:20 |
0.35 L | pH 9.0 | Fluid replenishment. Supports absorption of nutrients from breakfast. |
| 30 min before lunch e.g. 12:30 |
0.25 L | pH 9.5 | Stomach preparation. Improves digestion of proteins and carbohydrates from lunch. |
| 2 hours after lunch e.g. 15:00 |
0.25 L | pH 9.5 | Midday hydration. Improves concentration and reduces the afternoon energy slump. |
| 30 min before dinner e.g. 18:30 |
0.5 L | pH 9.0 | Largest portion of the day. Reduces appetite and supports digestion of dinner. |
| 2 hours after dinner e.g. 21:00 |
0.25 L | pH 8.5 | Last hydration before sleep. Lower pH — to avoid overloading the kidneys overnight. |
If you are starting your journey with Kangen Water, for the first 1–2 weeks drink pH 8.5, then pH 9.0, and only after another two weeks move to pH 9.5. Too rapid a transition to strongly alkaline water may cause mild detox symptoms (headaches, fatigue). This is normal — the body is cleansing accumulated toxins.
A question I hear often: “Why do I need an ionizer when I can drink regular tap water?”
Regular water — whether tap or bottled — consists of H₂O molecule clusters of 15–26 molecules. These clusters are too large to efficiently penetrate through cell walls. Cells absorb such water at roughly 15% efficiency.
Kangen Water, through the electrolysis process, forms micro-clusters of just 5–8 molecules. These smaller clusters pass through cell membranes much more easily — absorption efficiency reaches approximately 95%. This means that by drinking Kangen Water, you hydrate your cells 3 times more effectively than with regular mineral water.
Practical effect? Less feeling of “fullness” after drinking water, faster post-workout rehydration, better skin condition, and more energy throughout the day.
A Kangen ionizer is a one-time investment — and better-than-bottled water for years. Contact me, I will tell you about the devices and help you choose the right model for your family.