Tourmaline is prized as a mineral, it has become a focus of research at universities and research centers worldwide.

The reason - infrared Tourmaline is the only one mineral to show permanent electricity on the earth and is also a natural (non-manufactured) source of negative ions and far infrared (FIR) rays.
It is also known to be helpful for improving circulation, relieving stress, increasing mental alertness and strengthening the immune system function (Niwa Institute for Immunology, Japan. Int J. Biometeorol 1993 Sep; 37(3) 133-8).

Around 1986, it was found in a research station in Japan that, even though tourmaline was broken down in smaller pieces, a positive and a negative electrode existed on both end of the crystal, and the electrodes never disappeared unless tourmaline was boiled near 1000°C.
In addition, when the positive and the negative electrodes of a tourmaline crystal were connected to each other, it was proven to show low electricity of 0.06mA.

Tourmaline, as used in water ionizer filter, naturally transforms water into mild alkaline water, reduces water clustering (what happens to our stored water) and has anti-bacterial and deodorant qualities.
Also treated water applied to the skin gives an excellent effect of moisturizing and absorption.

In addition, Tourmaline generates FIR that purifies the water and acts like a 'supercharger', assisting the water ionizer to ionize and alkalize.

Tourmaline has been researched and found to activate animal and plant metabolism.

The Tourmaline in a filter, has an immediate and powerful effect on the surfactant effect (makes water wetter) of tap water, producing an increase of about 100%.
Tourmaline negatively ionizes water and thus supports extra negative ionization in IonLife water ionizers. (24,140/cc) / FIR (96%)
- Reduces cluster size
- Enhances taste
- Assists alkalization
- Minimizes water odor
- Increases DO (Dissolved Oxygen)
Also the far infrared (FIR) energy that Tourmaline naturally emits causes a resonance in the body at the same frequency as water.