Magnetized Water

“Have you heard of something called magnetized water? Do you think it’s a scam?”

Yes, “magnetized” water is a scam. The “theory” behind this nonsense is based on science that charlatans have intentionally twisted to trick unsuspecting people into buying yet another fancy “designer” water.

Sellers of “water magnets” and related devices claim, among other things, that magnetized water can reduce acidity, break down kidney stones and kill germs. They also recommend that you use it for bathing tired eyes, various infections and eczema.

What they don’t tell you, though, is that it is absolutely impossible to magnetize water. Why? Well, something is only “magnetized” if you can make a permanent change to the way its molecules are aligned. These liars also fail to mention one other very important fact. Water molecules—like most other molecules—are diamagnetic. In plainspeak, this means that they actually repel magnets—not attract them.

Sometimes these hucksters will claim that by magnetizing the water, they can change the electrical charge of the electrons in the water. Don’t you believe it! Electrons are always negatively charged. (See how thin their scientific arguments become?)

There is absolutely no science behind magnetized water and no scientific reason why putting a magnet into water would somehow make it healthier. If that were true, all the water on the Earth would be “healthy” water because the Earth—with its two poles—essentially functions as a giant magnet.

So, to answer your question with a simple “yes” or “no”, the answer is “Yes. Magnetized water is a scam.”