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editWhy is the postal address of the company's head office not listed? 2A00:10:9427:E801:197A:C3D:5ED3:17E2 (talk) 00:00, 7 April 2023 (UTC)
Section removal
editI blanked the "Research" section of the article. It had one reference to a Youtube video, one to a pseudoscientific journal and one to a legitimate journal. I would have retained the legitimate study, but it seemed like a primary source used to support a health claim. In short, the study confirmed that Coral Club's products lower the redox potential of water. That may sound interesting, but a lowering of redox potential is actually expected when calcium is introduced to water. (See any basic chemistry textbook, this for example.) Essentially the study confirmed that coral contains calcium, and it was obviously added to give the company unearned legitimacy. HansVonStuttgart (talk) 12:11, 8 February 2024 (UTC)
- Thank you for your contributions to improving the Coral Club article. I appreciate your diligence in ensuring that the content adheres to Wikipedia's standards for reliable sources.
- Regarding the "Research" section, I agree that the BION Institute reference is unreliable and should not be included. However, I believe the removal of the entire section may have been premature. The study by Goncharuk et al. published in the *Journal of Water Chemistry and Technology* is a credible source. This journal is well-regarded in the scientific community, and the specific article, "The use of redox potential in water treatment processes," has been cited over 100 times, indicating its impact and relevance (source: [Google Scholar). The study’s DOI is 10.3103/S1063455X10010017.
- The research highlights that treating water with coral calcium shifts its ORP to values optimal for intercellular fluids of body tissues, a significant finding published by recognized experts in the field. While it is understood that calcium can lower the redox potential of water, the study provides detailed scientific insight that goes beyond basic chemistry principles. Dismissing it on the grounds of basic chemistry may overlook the detailed experimental results and their implications.
- Given the credibility and scientific impact of the study, I propose restoring the relevant findings from this article to ensure the "Research" section reflects verifiable scientific data. This aligns with Wikipedia's goal of providing well-sourced and balanced information. AlinaGusewa (talk) 16:02, 16 June 2024 (UTC)