Why Alkaline Water is better for Hydration Aquaporins allow alkaline water to enter the cells, but block acidic water Antioxidant alkaline water hydrates better than plain water, and thanks to recent scientific research, we now know why! Studies have shown that a class of proteins found in every cell in the body called aquaporins regulate the flow of water into and out of cells. Aquaporins have a hollow channel which allows water to pass through one molecule at a time. In the presence of acids or other toxins, aquaporins will close up, and block water from moving through the cells. The reason aquaporins close up is to prevent the escape of protons... read more >>