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Structured water — and why Atla is different

The term structured water is not scientifically defined, and many companies claim to offer structured water devices without a clear definition. By structured water, we mean the state of moving water in nature, in line with the work of Schauberger and Pollack.
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Atla Water System A370

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Atla Water System A370
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Atla structured water, in plain terms

Atla structured water is drinking water moved through a designed vortex process. Customers describe the result as light, soft, smooth, and refreshing. Atla's point is the experience at the glass: structured water from a unique Revitalizer™ process — plus ActivMag™ and Activ8™ in the same continuous under-sink pass — straight from your tap.
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Water cascading down a mountain stream flows in eddies and over rocks, creating vortical flow—and a difference you can taste. That spiraling motion is the model for how Atla structures water.

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Schauberger's observations.
Pollack's research.

What Is Structured Water?

Structured water may refer to water molecules arranged in a specific, hexagonal pattern near hydrophilic (water-loving) surfaces.1, 3, 11, 12 Much like ice, these molecules form flexible, single-layer sheets, but unlike ice, they aren't bonded by protons, allowing them to move independently.1, 7, 11 Much of the water in your body is structured, as bodily tissues are hydrophilic.1, 13, 14

Structured Water Has Always Existed—Science Just Recently Noticed

Most scientists, doctors, and engineers graduating today are not taught about structured water unless they've studied under Professor Gerald Pollack at the University of Washington. His groundbreaking book, The Fourth Phase of Water (2013), delves deeply into the concept of structured water and is backed by extensive scientific research.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

For now, while structured water may not yet be mainstream knowledge, Dr. Pollack's work is the best resource on the topic, and we highly recommend it to anyone intrigued by the subject.

Structured Water Is a Battery

Structured water is more than just hexagonal sheets (ordered water, or exclusion zone water)—it includes the water surrounding them. As these layers grow, they release protons into the adjacent water, creating an electrical potential (voltage) between the structured and surrounding water. In essence, structured water stores energy, much like a battery.3, 4, 5, 6

Dr. Pollack laboratory discovered that structured water is charged by absorbing radiant energy—such as light or infrared waves.6, 9

Does the Body Need Structured Water?

The body's structured water may need constant recharging.1, 6 Many diseases are linked to toxicity, dehydration, and poor cell performance, so consuming energized structured water may promote better health. Recent studies even suggest that structured water plays a role in proper blood and lymph circulation.8, 9, 10

Atla Water is not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Why Most Structured Water Devices Are Incomplete

While vortexing creates structured water, not all devices are effective. Once structured water forms, it must absorb radiant energy to fully charge the water battery.6 Structured water won't deliver its full health benefits without this maturation process. Viktor Schauberger, the famed Austrian naturalist, recognized this and emphasized the need for water to 'rest' after vortexing.17, 18, 19, 20

A Word of Caution

The term 'structured water' is not scientifically standardized, and many companies claim to offer structured water devices without a clear definition.1, 16 When we refer to structured water, we mean optimal water as it exists in nature. Dr. Pollack and his team refer to their discovery as "exclusion zone water," but his discovery aligns with our understanding of structured water.1, 3, 6

There are many scientific studies referencing structured water, but the term has become a 'catch-all' for waters enhanced by a variety of different means.

At Atla, our goal wasn't to create structured water or alkaline water. We set out to recreate the most perfect water found in nature, and this is what flows from every Atla Water System.

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