The effect of mineral waters on the body cannot be determined in advance.
Oku.Az reports that this is why experts recommend drinking mineral water in limited quantities.
What is mineral water?
Mineral water is natural source water containing more than 1000 minerals, formed spontaneously from one or more sources at different depths of the earth’s crust, under suitable geological conditions, determined by its content of minerals and other components, and protected from any risk of contamination. Water containing more than 250 milligrams of dissolved minerals and more than 250 milligrams of natural carbon dioxide is called natural mineral water.
What should you pay attention to regarding mineral water?
Experts say that drinking mineral water when you are thirsty is not appropriate, because it is not useful for the systematic suppression of normal thirst. Drinking too much mineral water on a daily basis can even be dangerous for your health.
The reason is related to the mineralization of the water. Mineral water with a mineralization index of 5 g/l or more on the bottle label should only be prescribed by a qualified physician.
Carbon dioxide in mineral water is also not useful. It is important for the water itself, because it prevents the precipitation of minerals and loss of its properties.
Experts say that carbon dioxide in mineral water is a kind of preservative that preserves the healing properties of water for a long time during storage. On the other hand, its unsystematic use can damage the skin condition, cause gastritis and stomach ulcers.
For the correct use of mineral water the following are recommended:
– It is enough to drink no more than 200 ml of mineral water. By doing this, you save the kidneys and heart from excessive stress;
– It is recommended to drink mineral water slowly, in small sips, not immediately after eating.
Minerals in mineral water for the human body. As for the benefits:
Calcium: Healthy bones and teeth, blood clotting, transmission of nerve impulses;
Magnesium: For heart, muscle and nerve health;
Sodium: To restore water-electrolyte balance, digestion, acid-base balance;
Potassium: cellular metabolism, water balance;
Fluoride: For dental and bone health;
Iodide: Thyroid functions;
Chloride: hydroelectrolytic balance and digestive system;
Sulfate supports liver and gallbladder functions in digestion and stimulates the colon.
As for the harm of mineral water to the body, experts say that water poisoning can occur in the body if it is already drunk. Because in such cases, the ingested water must be removed from the body. When the body excretes excess water, it loses sodium. Since sodium is one of the essential elements for the body, its reduction can cause a number of health problems and even lead to death.
