Is mineral water harmful? The benefits and harms of mineral water
Anna Koroleva
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Drinking water is life. Without water, a person cannot live even a week. And mineral water differs from ordinary water in many ways. healing properties.
Where did so many appear in the water useful substances? The point is that the basis mineral water- rainwater that has been accumulating in the bowels of the earth for many centuries. Just imagine how many minerals and other useful substances have dissolved in it during this time!
What is real mineral water: types and composition
The classification of mineral water is based on the difference in composition, level of acidity and radioactivity. There is a separate section of medicine - balneology, and specialists in this field painstakingly study the composition of mineral waters and their benefits for the body.
There are several types of mineral water
Table mineral water. This species is useful for general stimulation of digestion, but does not have healing properties. The taste of table water is pleasant, it is soft to drink and does not have foreign smells and tastes. It is on the basis of table water that many drinks are made. Food should not be cooked on such water.- when boiled, minerals precipitate in the form of a precipitate or form compounds that our body is not able to assimilate.
Therapeutic dining room. This water has healing properties and is very effective when used properly. Should be measured when using medical-table mineral water - oversaturation of the body with minerals can lead to salt imbalance.
Therapeutic. Healing mineral water can not only be drunk, but also used for inhalation and bathing. To achieve a tangible effect, you must follow the correct dosage, diet, and drink water regularly.
Mineral waters can also be classified according to their chemical composition.
Hydrocarbonate. Thanks to the large number mineral salts This water is able to reduce the level of acidity gastric juice. It is recommended to drink with heartburn, cystitis and diseases of the urolithiasis.
Chloride. It helps to stimulate metabolic processes in the body, improves the efficiency of the stomach and intestines, so doctors recommend including it in the diet for various disorders of the digestive system.
sulfate mineral water. It restores the functions of the gallbladder and liver, and also cleanses the body of toxins and impurities. Sulphate water should be consumed by patients with hepatitis, diabetes and at various stages of obesity. However, it is contraindicated for children and adolescents, as it can impede the absorption of calcium by the body.
In addition to the above, there are many more varieties of mineral water - sodium, calcium, sulfide, silicon, bromide, radon.
In addition to the composition, mineral water also differs in its temperature - it can be cold, subthermal, thermal and hyperthermal.
What should not be in mineral water?
The requirements for mineral water producers today are very strict, and there should be no additives of unknown origin in it.
The labels must contain the following information:
On a note!
Beware of fakes and buy mineral water in trusted stores or pharmacies. On the shelves are often found artificial analogues of mineral water, obtained by combining simple tap water and salts with carbon dioxide. Such water complies with GOST, but no longer bears any benefit to the body.
In appearance, mineral water can also be different - colorless, yellowish or greenish with precipitation of mineral salts at the bottom of the tank.
Benefit and harm
The benefits of mineral water are undeniable - it is a real storehouse of minerals needed by our body. And since each type of water has individual properties, you need to choose mineral water very carefully.
Due to its mixed structure, it is precisely healing mineral water can be considered the best option for many of us.
Regardless of the subspecies, it is useful for the following diseases:
- Chronic hepatitis, diseases of the biliary tract.
- Diabetes and obesity.
- Anemia, thyroid disease.
- Diseases of the liver and gallbladder.
- In addition, mineral water improves blood clotting, strengthens muscles, bones and teeth, and also helps to normalize blood pressure.
Important!
- At overuse any mineral water can harm the body. That is why any mineral water should be consumed in courses, taking breaks.
- Mineral water contains a lot of salts, and its excessive consumption is a threat of urolithiasis and cholelithiasis.
- Under no circumstances should you drink mineral water alcoholic drinks- the result will be irreversible damage in the metabolic system!
- The daily intake of mineral water is no more than half a liter. At various diseases Before taking it is better to consult with your doctor.
- Mineral water, like other products, has an expiration date, so when choosing a treasured bottle, do not leave the bottling date unattended. In glass containers, mineral water can be stored for up to a year, and in plastic - no more than six months.
The whole truth about mineral water - answering readers' questions
About mineral water useful properties oh, and the process of obtaining can be told for a very long time. And here is one of the most FAQ, which is asked to manufacturers by the buyers themselves - why is water carbonated?
As a rule, there is no carbon dioxide in natural mineral water - it is added during the bottling process for greater safety. Carbon dioxide, when consumed in moderation, can be useful - it has a beneficial effect on bowel function. And someone just like pinching bubbles in the water.
On a note! It is still better for children to give non-carbonated water, and in order for the gas to come out of the bottle, leave the container open for 15-20 minutes.
At what age can a child drink mineral water?
- From all types of mineral water Babies should only be given table water. top grade. This water is perfect for diluting food mixtures.
- Medical-table mineral water can only be prescribed by a pediatrician children over one year old.
- It is contraindicated to give medicinal mineral water to children, since later it can adversely affect the kidneys and the metabolic system.
On a note! And remember that an opened bottle of mineral water can be stored for no more than two days.
Mineral water in the diet of pregnant and lactating women
Mineral water can enrich the body future mother the most useful elements, which are needed for healthy development child. It works here Golden Rule- it is important to comply with the norm, otherwise unpleasant side effects in the form of heartburn and flatulence. In addition, it is better to use non-carbonated mineral water, since carbon dioxide can harm pregnant women.
A balanced use of mineral water will help strengthen the body before childbirth and cope with the nausea that occurs with toxicosis.
During the period of breastfeeding, one should adhere to the same rules - nutrients along with milk will get to the child, and mineral water will only be useful for a nursing mother.
What mineral water should athletes drink?
Mineral water is the main source of fluid that athletes are recommended to drink. best choice is bicarbonate mineral table water - it perfectly quenches thirst and replenishes the deficiency of salt in the body. In addition, it is preferable for athletes to choose non-carbonated mineral water.
Healing properties of mineral water directly for athletes:
- Mineral water helps to store energy in muscle tissue.
- Helps increase physical strength.
- Reduces muscle weakness and spasms.
- Helps to better endure stress and increase endurance.
- It improves metabolism, as a result of which protein is better absorbed, and muscles grow faster.
Rating of mineral water in Russia
Every day, thousands of bottles of mineral water are taken off the shelves of shops. AT recent times the number of manufacturers has increased significantly, but time-tested brands enjoy the greatest confidence among buyers.
Perhaps you can call this brand the most popular and recognizable in Russia.
The Borjomi mineral spring is located in Georgia, and its composition has remained unchanged for about a hundred years. So it's safe to say that this brand has stood the test of time.
Essentuki. This well-known brand boasts a large assortment - water is extracted from 20 sources, and the production plant itself is located in the city of the same name.
Narzan. This brand is familiar to many Russians since childhood. Narzan springs are famous for their antiquity - they were mentioned in ancient chronicles as early as the 14th century. And the name in the Kabardian dialect means "drink of heroes." The main difference of this brand from other manufacturers is the natural presence of carbon dioxide in mineral water.
Slavyanovskaya mineral water. Many experts compare this water with the famous Czech springs in Karlovy Vary and consider it just as beneficial.
In stores you can find mineral water from different manufacturers, but the main rule of choice at the time of purchase is an indication that the product is made in accordance with GOST.
5 myths about mineral water
Myth #1. Mineral water is salty. And salt is very harmful to the body.
Many people mistakenly confuse the usual table salt with minerals. There is a huge difference between the edible salt that we use every day and the salt created by nature. With moderate use, mineral salts will only benefit.
Myth #2. The supply of water in wells is not eternal. Surely the water is saturated with minerals artificially.
The production and extraction of mineral waters is carefully controlled and checked. The natural presence of salts and nutrients is the advantage of mineral water.
The Mail.Ru Health project asked experts if mineral water can be drunk every day, is it used in the treatment of obesity, or how to choose it?
What is the salt
There is a classification of natural mineral waters depending on the content of mineral salts per liter. Table water - the most low-mineralized - contains no more than 1 g per liter of minerals, medicinal table water - from 1 to 10 g of salts per liter, medicinal - more than 10 g per liter. Table water can be drunk every day, but you should not get hung up on any one variety. Otherwise, some mineral salts in the body will be too much, while others, on the contrary, are not enough, explains dietitian Yulia Bastrigina.
As Yulia Moskvicheva, PhD, leading nutritionist, European Center aesthetic medicine EAC, table water improves digestion, but, in fact, do not have pronounced medicinal properties, so they can be drunk in almost any quantity. Such water helps to remove toxins from the body and, as a rule, normalizes the work. gastrointestinal tract.
According to Bastrigina, you can drink medicinal table and medicinal waters only for a certain time, as they have a pronounced therapeutic effect. Self-administration can exacerbate certain diseases or lead to the emergence of new ones. It is better to drink such water in a course with interruptions and only after consulting a doctor.
Mineral waters can be classified based on their chemical composition: bicarbonate, chloride, sulfate, sodium, calcium, magnesium and mixed composition. Another classification divides waters according to their gas composition and individual elements: carbonic, hydrogen sulfide, bromine, iodine, arsenic, ferruginous, silicic and radon. Also, water can be divided depending on the acidity of the medium into neutral, slightly acidic, acidic, strongly acidic, slightly alkaline and alkaline, says Evgeny Arzamastsev, dietitian at the Margarita Koroleva Center for Aesthetic Medicine.
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To drink or not
The most common trace elements in mineral waters are iron, bromine, arsenic and silicon, says dietitian Larisa Mulyk. Each type of water helps with certain diseases, so it is prescribed only after examination.
For example, when urolithiasis and in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract use bicarbonate water (alkaline). According to Tatyana Korkina, Deputy Chief Physician for Clinical and Expert Work of the MEDSI Clinical and Diagnostic Center, such water will be useful for those who play sports, as well as for those with diabetes, infectious diseases. But there are contraindications: for example,. Chloride water stimulates metabolic processes, helps with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, but is contraindicated with increased blood pressure. Another example is magnesium water. They normalize nervous system under stress, said Yulia Moskvicheva. But do not abuse them if there is a tendency to.
"Sulfate - used as a choleretic and laxative, indicated for obesity and diabetes. Not recommended for osteoporosis, as sulfates interfere with the absorption of calcium from food, ”adds Moskvicheva. When using these waters, the mode, dose and temperature of the water are extremely important - these are the factors, as Bastrigina specified, that will either have therapeutic effect or, on the contrary, exacerbate the disease. In addition, it is not recommended to use such water for children and adolescents, since sulfates prevent bone growth by binding calcium in the lumen of the gastrointestinal tract into insoluble salts, says Korkina.
How and how much
The frequency of taking medicinal water and daily dose depend on the characteristics of the body, on the type of mineral water and on the tasks that the doctor sets, Larisa Mulyk warns. As a rule, it is customary to drink mineral water 15-30 minutes before meals with reduced gastric secretion, with normal secretion - 45-60 minutes before meals, with increased secretion - one and a half hours before meals.
For daily use, water with a mineralization of 1 g per liter is suitable, important condition- active physical activity and good sweating, in other cases it is better to consult a doctor, Evgeny Arzamastsev is sure. “If you drink a lot of mineral water with poor fluid outflow, you are more likely to get kidney problems,” the expert explained.
With gas or without?
Another question is what kind of water to drink - carbonated or not. Producers have to preserve the beneficial properties and taste of water. As the leading expert of Ecobureau GREENS Elena Smirnova explained, only some sources are characterized by the natural presence of gas. “The waters are saturated with carbon dioxide for better preservation. It is practically impossible to distinguish whether the water was carbonated artificially without examination, and besides, natural carbon dioxide differs little from the added one,” she says.
According to Yevgeny Arzamastsev, mineral water without artificial gasification is the most useful, but after some time it will lose its healing properties, since the microelements contained in the water quickly oxidize. “Carbon dioxide is added as a preservative to fully preserve all the qualities of the drink. To get rid of carbon dioxide, an open bottle can be shaken a little and left for a while. A highly carbonated drink can increase the acidity of gastric juice. This, in turn, may lead to inflammatory diseases gastrointestinal tract,” said the specialist.
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How not to buy a fake
According to Yulia Moskvicheva, mineral waters are the leader among counterfeit products. “Of course, you will not get any benefit from fake mineral water. special harm probably too. If it at least meets the sanitary standards of tap water and does not contain lead, mercury or cholera vibrio. But who can guarantee that?” the doctor says.
Since natural mineral water is a certain set of dissolved salts and their ions, it is not difficult to artificially create water that tastes like real water, says PhD, nutritionist, Natalia Fadeeva. According to the expert, gross fakes are especially dangerous, when soda and salt are simply added to the water in certain proportions.
Julia Bastrigina recommends paying attention to the integrity of the packaging, the cleanliness of the bottle, and impurities in the water. Well, if you feel a burning sensation or a too strong chemical smell when drinking water, then it is better to pour it out. Tatyana Korkina advises to buy mineral water only in trusted pharmacies or stores, pay attention to appearance bottles. Sometimes the label contains lists of diseases for which it is recommended to drink this mineral water. However, recommendations on the label like “It is used for diseases of the stomach, intestines, liver, biliary tract”, or “It is used for diseases of the digestive system” will not make it easy to navigate the choice of water.
Yevgeny Arzamastsev said that the name "mineral water" on the labels is fixed by law. This means that the water has been bottled directly from the source and has not undergone any further processing. Another name included in the GOST system is drinking water. If there is an inscription on the bottle, this indicates the presence of artificially enriched water in it.
“It is best to choose water produced according to the old norms. You can find out by the final two digits of the GOST code, they mean the year of its creation. The older it is, the more proven and reliable are the sources from where the mineral water was extracted. From water produced according to specifications ( specifications - ed.), it is advisable to refuse, since it may not have useful properties, ”advises Arzamastsev.
The label, according to Elena Smirnova, should be studied very carefully, it should indicate:
- The number of the well(s) and, if available, the name of the deposit (site of the deposit) or the name of the source.
- Name and location (address) of the manufacturer, address of the organization authorized to receive claims.
- The ionic composition of water (as a rule, the content of calcium, magnesium, potassium, bicarbonates, chlorides is indicated).
- GOST or technical conditions according to which water is made.
- Volume, bottling date, expiration date and storage conditions.
“Compliance with GOST ensures that the safety standards for the presence of pollutants such as mercury, cadmium or lead, radionuclides in water are not exceeded, and there is no bacterial contamination,” says Smirnova.
Experts advise storing bottles of mineral water in horizontal position at a temperature of 4-14 degrees.
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Experts agree that it is best to drink mineral water straight from the source. For Russians, this is quite feasible - almost every region of the country has it.
Our body is mostly composed of fluid, which is why maintaining water balance is a daily task for every person. Metabolic processes in the cells of our body proceed only in the presence of the proper amount of water. But we consume liquid in different types- like tea, coffee, various juices, soda and mineral water. But how useful are such substitutes? Next, we will consider the harm and benefits of mineral water.
Most often it is sold in stores carbonated. Pleasant bubbles are made of carbon dioxide. By itself, it is harmless, but when consumed along with water, it actively stimulates gastric secretion, which provokes bloating in the intestines and increases acidity. If a person suffers from peptic ulcers, gastritis with increased level acidity or simply prone to flatulence, then he is not recommended to drink mineral water with gas. To make the carbon dioxide leave the water, shake the bottle and leave it open for a while.
If it's hot outside, try making a great refreshing drink that quenches your thirst quickly and effectively. Take one and a half liters of mineral water, freshly squeezed juice from one lemon and one orange, as well as a pinch of sugar and salt. Mix all ingredients, pour into a bottle and refrigerate.
In fact, mineral water was originally intended for medicinal purposes. And it would be absolutely correct that it was sold only in a pharmacy and did not contain carbon dioxide. For daily consumption, a product with a low mineralization density is suitable. At the same time, it can be used only with active sweating, stable physical activity, which are accompanied by a significant loss of salts.
Artificial and natural mineral water can only be equivalent if mineral complex was selected by specialists, and the mineralization itself was carried out on high-quality equipment, carbon dioxide and salts dissolved in water well.
Now there is no reliable and accurate information about the amount of mineral water that you can drink per day without negative consequences for health, there are also no indications about its quality indicators. It should also be remembered that in some diseases the consumption of this product is strictly contraindicated or undesirable.
In addition, you need to follow a few tips: do not drink mineral water regularly. Use it only when your body needs salt intake - during exercise, heat, dyspepsia. Do not forget to carefully read the labels, giving preference to high-quality water with natural mineralization.
Mineral water, as well as any other medicine, can lead to an overdose if taken continuously. If you are subject to any serious illnesses Be sure to check with your doctor before taking any treatment.
Natural water is especially useful for the human body, as it is structured and able to replace liquid with destroyed structures in our cells. If it enters the body constantly, this allows it to recharge itself energetically and independently cope with various infections and foci of pathology.
But be careful, some mineral solutions can be very harmful. Do not get carried away with water containing the radioactive substance radon and hydrogen sulfide, as they lead to the development of many side effects.
Medicinal mineral water can only be consumed as a course, and its intake should also take place under the supervision of a physician. Since this product was bottled in an industrial plant, no one knows if it was properly extracted, how it was stored and transported. Poor quality water can lead to severe poisoning. Long-term transportation leads to the fact that crystals are destroyed in the structured liquid, and it becomes completely useless.
An excess of mineral water in the diet leads to an overdose of salts in the body, and this can provoke the development of cholelithiasis or urolithiasis, gout and various salt deposits in all joints.
It is especially harmful to use mineral water as a cure for a hangover and drink strong alcoholic drinks with it. If a liquid with carbon dioxide and various salts is mixed with alcohol, this provokes certain biochemical reactions in human body, which can cause irreversible disturbances in metabolic processes.
The constant intake of carbon dioxide irritates the gastric walls, which can lead to the formation of erosions and ulcers. In this case, the secretion of gastric juice increases, the stomach is stretched, and the gas causes belching. Together with the remaining gas, a certain amount enters the esophagus stomach acid, which adversely affects his condition and causes heartburn.
Too cold mineral water, which has a high rate of carbon dioxide, can start a gas formation reaction as soon as it finds itself in a warm and acidic environment of the stomach. And this can provoke a rupture of the esophagus and perforation of the ulcer.
Doctors assure that you should not drink more than half a liter of mineral water per day. If you complain of any diseases, the advisability of taking it should be discussed with a qualified specialist.
So, mineral water can be useful if you use it if necessary and know the measure.
It is necessary to support a variety of methods, because the metabolic processes in the tissues of the body are carried out exclusively in the presence of this substance. The daily portion of liquid for a person, as a rule, includes not only clean water- replacement with juices, tea or mineral water is appropriate. What is the latest product? What classification does it belong to? Is it great health benefits of mineral water?
Historical information
As a rule, society is of the opinion that water from healing sources can do the impossible: it relaxes, relieves irritation, calms, and also resists aggression and bad mood. Is it so?
The history of the existence of mineral water is determined by hundreds of years. It all started with the fact that in antiquity, not far from the holy springs, the Greek tribes built sanctuaries for the god Asclepius (he was considered the patron saint of medicine), and the Romans practiced the construction of temples in the name of Aesculapius. It is important to note that Greek archaeologists discovered the ruins, apparently, of a hydropathic facility, which was built in the sixth century BC. Thus, from generation to generation, the transmission of oral traditions about truly magical properties mineral waters that never ceased to beat out of the ground.
The process of formation of mineral waters
Mineral water is water of a rain nature, which an unimaginable length of time ago went deep into the bowels of the earth. In the process of penetration of the product through the pores of various layers of the rock, many-sided substances of mineral origin were dissolved in it. Thus, from standard water of a natural nature, located in open reservoirs and subsoil water, it differs in the presence of substances of mineral origin in its composition. In addition, during the product development important role plays the depth of mineral water: the deeper, the better the degree of purification of the product and its saturation with carbon dioxide, as well as minerals, which, as it turned out, accumulate naturally as the product passes through formations of a geological nature. So, mineral water is, primarily water from underground sources.
Distinctive features of mineral water from the dining room
Undoubtedly, it is necessary to be able to distinguish between drinking and mineral water. The Codex Alimentarius, the main UN standard endowed with food-oriented information, defines data distinctive features in the following paragraphs:
- The extraction of mineral water is carried out from sources of natural origin and wells formed by drilling. Thanks to this approach, external influences on both physical and Chemical properties natural mineral product.
- Mineral water is a product containing a certain amount of salts, as well as trace substances.
- The process of collecting mineral water is carried out under conditions that definitely guarantee the original purity at the microbiological level, as well as the stable chemical composition of the components contained in the product.
Interesting features of mineral water
Mineral water is a product that is rather capricious in nature and requires careful handling. There is an opinion that natural water is much softer than precious wine. And this is actually so, because the water from the source should be lifted very carefully, which is very difficult to produce, because the depth plays its role qualitatively. Packing the product in a convenient and extremely safe container is also not an easy task, because during this operation it is necessary to save unique properties mineral water, which were originally laid down by Mother Nature.
Natural water is perfectly absorbed by the body: when it enters the stomach, it qualitatively reacts with gastric juice, releasing carbon dioxide and stimulating the secretory work of the organ. Of course, as a result of such “magic”, appetite and mood are noticeably improved. Mineral water, the benefits and harms of which we are considering, has a beneficial effect on our body. That is why, for example, the French put a bottle of mineral water on the dining table without fail, usually next to bread.
Statistical data
Today, a real mineral boom is observed on the territory of Russia. This fact can be confirmed by the calculations of the State Statistics Committee, as a result of which the number of mineral water items throughout the country is equal to 700. However, there is a significant lag behind industrialized countries, judging by the criterion of product consumption per capita. According to statistics, one European today accounts for approximately one hundred liters of mineral water per year. An Austrian is able to drink 72 liters of water in the same time period, a Frenchman - 80 liters, an Italian - 116 liters, but the consumption of natural water by an average German citizen reaches 129 liters per year. And now the main fact: a Russian citizen drinks only 10 liters of mineral water during the year, which is not a bit impressive, although in times Soviet Union this figure was half that. It should be added that the natural water market in Russia is estimated at about 1.2 billion liters per year. In addition, every year there is a growth of this market by 10-15 percent.
Species diversity
Today, there are certain indicators that are the basis for the classification of natural waters. Thus, it is customary to distinguish the following types of product:
- Depending on mineralization: slightly mineralized, mineral waters of low, medium, high mineralization, brine and strong brine natural waters.
- From the point of view of balneology, there are canteens, medical and
- Depending on the chemical composition: hydrocarbonate, chloride, sulfate, sodium, calcium, magnesium and mixed mineral waters.
- According to the temperature regime: very cold, cold, cool, indifferent, warm, hot (otherwise they are called thermal) and overheated (another name is high-thermal).
- According to the degree of acidity: neutral, slightly acidic, acidic, strongly acidic, slightly alkaline, alkaline.
Popular mineral waters today
As it turned out, today the range of mineral waters is extremely rich. Therefore, it would be appropriate to consider the most popular brands product:
- "Borjomi" is carbonic bicarbonate sodium water. Benefits of mineral water of this manufacturer is to treat liver diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, urinary tract, as well as in the prevention and normalization of the consequences of metabolic disorders. The source of Borjomi is located in Georgia (800 meters above sea level).
- 17, 20) is a system of mineral waters, the first representative of which is a medical table product, the second is a medicinal product, and the third is exclusively a table product. This product has no analogues both in terms of healing properties and taste. The mineral water is characterized by the influence of an integrated focus on everything functional systems organism (from the book "Mineral waters on guard of health"
- "Narzan" - water of carbonic hydrocarbonate-sulfate-calcium origin. Its source is located in Kislovodsk and is called similarly to the brand. This product is able to increase appetite, enhance the secretory activity of the digestive system, increase quantitative indicator urine and so on.
Mineral water benefits and harms
At the initial stages of the existence of mineral water, its healing purpose is noted as the main direction that argues for the use of the product. Therefore, the sale of mineral water exclusively in pharmacies would be extremely fair. Benefits of mineral water for health? There is no information in the world that determines the limiting quantity and acceptable quality of mineral water - everything is individual! However, in the process of drinking mineral water, one should adhere to the following rules: it is necessary to exclude the regular intake of natural water, and use it only during periods of active loss of salts by the body. To achieve a satisfactory effect, you should carefully read the information on the labels and tend to buy only quality product, and also, if possible, choose a mineral water with elements of natural origin.
Benefits of carbonated mineral water
As it turned out, natural water is endowed with a structure mixed type, which together with biologically active substances significantly enhances the therapeutic effect of its consumption:
- Iron is a powerful obstacle in the fight against anemia.
- Iodine normalizes the functioning of the thyroid gland.
- Calcium is an excellent tool for maintaining ionic balance in the body, and also has a beneficial effect on the process of blood clotting.
- Magnesium is an excellent regulator of carbohydrate and energy metabolism Moreover, it contributes normal operation nervous system.
- Sodium is a good support for normal blood pressure.
- Potassium is essential for the functioning of the heart and kidneys.
- Fluorine is essential element bones and teeth, in addition, it is very useful for pregnant girls.
Harm of mineral water for the human body
Mineral water is harmful to health: Is it so? The answer to this question is extremely simple: the matter is in the quantitative and qualitative characteristics of the use of this product. Thus, the frequency of taking therapeutic mineral water, as well as the daily dosage, depend on the qualitative composition of the product and, of course, on the doctor's recommendations. As a rule, it is correct to drink mineral water 15-30 minutes before eating in case of low level secretion of the stomach, and in 45-60 minutes with adequate secretion. If the secretion of the organ is increased, then mineral water should be drunk one and a half hours before meals.
It is important to note that artificial gasification of waters is very common today, which fully justifies the loss of the medicinal properties of the product after a while. However, there is a workaround here: to eliminate carbon dioxide, an open bottle should be shaken well, after which the artificial gases will evaporate. Otherwise, a highly carbonated drink can turn out to be an increasing factor in relation to the acidity of gastric juice.
The choice of mineral water is a task that requires an individual approach
What mineral water is good for health? The answer to this question is very multifaceted, because just like the characteristics of the human body, the properties of mineral water are individual. As it turned out, mineral water of natural origin is a specific combination of salts and their ions dissolved in water, therefore, today it is possible to easily form an artificial composition, if there is a desire and appropriate knowledge. Of particular danger are only gross fakes (water, salt, soda), which, fortunately, have been practically eradicated.
When choosing a product, please refer to close attention factors such as package integrity, bottle cleanliness, and impurities in the water. If during the use of mineral water there is a burning effect or an extremely sharp smell of a chemical nature, then it is better to get rid of this product as soon as possible. In general, it is advisable to purchase natural water only in trusted places, for example, in pharmacies.
In Russian literature XIX century, you can find lines that many wealthy people went in the summer to be treated “on the water”.
Treatment on the waters involved ingestion and bathing in mineral water. Most of the medical methods of those years have sunk into oblivion, outlived their usefulness, become obsolete. But mineral water treats many diseases so far.
Is mineral water really healthy?
Are there any contraindications to drinking mineral water?
How to use mineral water correctly?
Mineral water is water of natural origin, which, in addition to the usual chemical composition (two hydrogen molecules and one oxygen molecule), contains a large number of minerals and trace elements. Such water is very useful and the deeper the well from which it is extracted, the purer and more valuable such a liquid.
With a lack of trace elements in the human body, replenishment with mineral water is a good way out. However, despite all the benefits of this natural wealth, there is a list of its disadvantages. To get to the bottom of the truth, it is necessary to weigh all the pros and cons.
Mineral water classification
Speaking about the benefits and harms of mineral water and its properties, it is necessary to understand what types of mineral water exist.
Mineral water has several classifications:
- by chemical composition;
By mineralization;
By nature / unnaturalness.
Depending on the origin, mineral water is divided into medicinal, medical-table and dining.
Healing mineral water- water of natural origin, extracted from a well. Such water undergoes multiple purification and processing, and is repeatedly tested for the presence of harmful impurities. Accordingly, such water is more expensive.
This water is used exclusively in medicinal purposes and strictly according to the doctor's prescription. For each group of diseases, medicinal mineral water with a specific chemical composition and only a strictly defined amount per day.
Therapeutic-table mineral water- water of two types, mixed. Natural mineral water for the manufacture of medicinal table narzan is mixed with ordinary drinking water. The amount of minerals and salts in it is somewhat less than in medicinal water. It is also not worth abusing such water.
Table mineral water- such water, the mineralization of which is achieved exclusively in laboratory conditions. Salts and minerals in such a narzan are much less than in the first two types.
Classification of mineral waters according to mineral composition focuses on what chemical element most of all contained in this type of narzan. It can be sodium, ferrous, magnesium, sulfate, hydrocarbonate, chloride mineral water.
Benefits of mineral water
1. Mineral water passes through a large thickness of the earth, with each layer being purified and enriched with minerals that are indispensable for the human body and necessary for the normal functioning of all organ systems.
2. Mineral water saturated with salts (medicinal narzan) can work wonders, relieving a person from many diseases (neurological, gastrointestinal, cardiological, genitourinary).
3. Quenches thirst and restores vitality body, rejuvenates.
4. Improves the condition of nails, hair and skin due to its composition.
5. Mineral water can lower cholesterol, increase hemoglobin, relieve constipation, excess weight, reduces blood sugar levels, removes toxins and toxins.
6. Mineral water based inhalations are widely used for the treatment of bronchitis, persistent cough, pneumonia.
7. Tonics prepared at home based on mineral water make the skin younger. Eliminate dermatological imperfections, moisturize the skin, tighten pores and cleanse them.
8. Mineral water will speed up metabolic processes, help digestion processes.
9. During fasting days, the intake of mineral water will protect the body from exhaustion and fluid loss.
Harm of mineral water
Along with the benefits in any product, there is always a negative side of it. Mineral water is no exception.
1. Almost all mineral water, whether medicinal or table, is carbonated. Carbon dioxide, which is contained in excess in narzan, entering the stomach, stimulates the secretion of gastric juice, which, in turn, leads to the appearance, in best case, heartburn, at worst - gastritis and ulcers.
2. Additional mineralized water, that is, table and medicinal-table narzan, often exceeds the norm for the content of minerals and salts, and their excess in water leads to a violation of salt metabolism and the appearance of sand and stones in the kidneys.
3. Mineral water that has undergone long-term additional purification (and both medicinal, table and medicinal table water undergoes purification) reaches us in a modified form, all these changes at best do not bring any benefit, at worst they can harm .
4. Narzan can not only benefit, but also poison you! Improper storage, counterfeit products, unscrupulous manufacturers, expired goods - all this can pose a threat to human health.
5. Ideal water is one that contains natural composition, that is, the set of trace elements that nature itself gave it. What is created in artificial conditions, and sometimes not at all by specialists, but by self-taught people somewhere in the basement without special equipment does not carry any value to the body.
6. Too much drunk narzan, medicinal or table, can lead to a serious disruption in the organ system. You need to drink such water strictly in accordance with the doctor's instructions and strictly according to the norm, without exceeding it.
7. Bottled narzan with the help of special filling machines, when interacting with the materials from which the machine is made, is able to oxidize and produce substances hazardous to health.
9. To the first point harmful effects Narzan on the human body, one clarification can be added: if highly carbonated narzan, also cold, enters the stomach, then the gases that go out with belching and heartburn enter the esophagus, eventually causing cancer of the esophagus.
The calorie content of mineral water is non-existent!
Many people who monitor their body and health are interested in the question of what is the calorie content of mineral water.
This question can be answered with pleasure that the calorie content of narzan (medicinal, medicinal table, table) is 0 kilocalories per 100 milliliters of water.
Therefore, mineral water plays an important role in the body of those who play sports and are fond of diets and fasting days.
Mineral water: benefit or harm for weight loss
Those who like to go on a diet or work out in gym often carry a bottle of mineral water with them. And it makes sense.
Mineral water is an assistant in losing weight.
She, of course, does not burn fat, but due to the fact that the dieter drinks it regularly, the feeling of hunger is dulled and you want to eat much less.
In addition, a poor diet during a diet can lead to depletion of the body, and the macro- and microelements contained in narzan partially compensate for their deficiency.
The harm and benefits of mineral water for pregnant women and nursing mothers
In moderation, mineral water can be drunk by pregnant and lactating women.
For many, mineral water helps to cope with nausea (toxicosis) during early dates pregnancy.
Sometimes Narzan helps to cope with heartburn in pregnant women in the last trimester.
For lactating women, when getting vitamins and minerals is more important than ever, you can and should drink mineral water. But with the only amendment that the gases must be released.
This is easy to do, just leave the bottle open for an hour.
Pregnant women to avoid increased gas formation it is also recommended to drink mineral water without gas.
The benefits and harms of mineral water for children
Many young and inexperienced mothers are wondering whether children can drink mineral water, from what age, what kind, in what quantities, whether it is useful or harmful to them.
Mineral water is possible for a child, but not all.
children infancy drinking water up to 6 months is not recommended, the child is enough breast milk. If the child is on artificial feeding, then it is necessary to solder it, starting from 1 month. To do this, use specially prepared mineral water for children, which is also called "children's" water. Such a liquid undergoes enhanced control and purification, and the composition is repeatedly checked.
Children are not recommended to drink natural healing mineral water, or its intake must be agreed with the attending physician, and the composition and amount of water is strictly specified.
Thus, analyzing the benefits and harms of mineral water, we get an equal number of advantages and disadvantages.
To drink or not to drink mineral water is up to the individual to decide. And if a positive answer is accepted, then you need to choose the water that will be tested for quality, composition, correctly transported and stored.