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Low Sodium

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Ultra Low TDS

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To drink with Coffee

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Tea brewing

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White Wine partner

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Red Wine partner

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Detox

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Weight Control

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Low Sodium

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Family Water

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Kidneys

Low Sodium

We regularly hear and read warnings about overdosing on common salt (sodium) in diets. People who are sensitive to salt can actually develop a high blood pressure if it is consumed too much. Table salt is a sodium chloride chemical compound. Natural mineral waters usually contain sodium in the form of sodium bicarbonate and only very small amounts of sodium chloride. Therefore, they are usually harmless. We have collected mineral waters with a particularly low sodium content (less than 20 mg/l). According to the legislator, such mineral waters may be labeled "Suitable for use in reduced-sodium diets".

Ultra Low TDS

The total amount of dissolved solids (TDS) or mineralization is the total amount of all the substances dissolved in water, through the soil layers. TDS content in water is measured in milligrams per liter (mg/l). In different countries the gradation of TDS varies slightly from very mild to moderate levels of

  • Ultralight 1 - 50 mg/l,
  • mild 50 - 500 mg/l,
  • medium 500 - 1000 mg/l,
  • high 1000 - 1500 mg/l
  • up to very high 1500 - 3000 mg/l,
  • and even super-high 3000 - 20000 mg/l mineralisation.

TDS is a major factor affecting the taste of the water - the higher the TDS, the greater the taste differences. The total mineralization of water (TDS) is another indicator of dry residue. The dry residue parameter of water at 180° or 260°C may be up to 30% lower than the TDS figure. This means that the total amount of substances dissolved in water can be even twice as high!

To drink with Coffee

Any Coffee should be served with water, it has many different reasons, but one of the most important is to supplement your body with water that we lose after drinking Coffee. But which water would be the most effective to have with Coffee? As the Coffee is quite acidic (approx pH 3-4) to keep the Acid/Base balance in the body it would be recommended to drink highly alkaline waters with pH higher than 8,5. Here you can find waters that are perfect for coffee lovers, waters with higher pH than regular waters. As the coffee has a pH approx 3-4 its good to drink water with each cup of coffee, but the most effective will be if you choose waters with pH above 8,5.

Tea brewing

(Low Ca+Mg)

"The quality of a good cup of tea depends 20% on the tea itself and 80% on the water used." Zhang Dafu (Tea Master of the Qing Dynasty)

Here in this section are selected waters with a very special mineral composition that allows the tea to open its bouquet potential. You have probably seen that sometimes tea has a rainbow film on the surface of the water; it is not because of the tea, it is because of the water. Or probably you felt a fishy smell and tasted while drinking green tea, it has also nothing to do with the tea, it is the water by the way. By choosing the right water your tea can reach up, to much higher taste levels.

Chlorinated tap water is absolutely unsuitable for making real tea!

White Wine partner

Water can be an ideal companion to accentuate different flavors! By choosing the right water for wine, you will surely be surprised at how well the water mineral composition can open up and accentuate the nuances of the taste of wine. You can experiment with the mixing of different waters with wine. For example, choosing four different waters for one specific wine. Take one water after another, drinking a little bit of wine in between. With each sip of another water type, the wine will change its flavors, possibly even drastically. In this category, there are waters that best fit together with wine and help highlight the special taste of the wine.

Red Wine partner

Water can be an ideal companion to accentuate different flavors! By choosing the right water for wine, you will surely be surprised at how well the water mineral composition can open up and accentuate the nuances of the taste of wine. You can experiment with the mixing of different waters with wine. For example, choosing four different waters for one specific wine. Take one water after another, drinking a little bit of wine in between. With each sip of another water type, the wine will change its flavors, possibly even drastically. In this category, there are waters that best fit together with wine and help highlight the special taste of the wine.

Detox

This section can have very different waters with very different compositions. However, their overall function is very good for the body's cleansing and detoxification. Mostly they are lightly mineralized waters that are easy and pleasant to drink in larger amounts and which contain minerals that have a beneficial effect on the purification of the body.

Weight Control

More and more people are struggling with diseases of modern civilization. An unbalanced diet is one of the most important factors. Too much fat, too much protein, and too little fiber. Our body is designed to preserve the surplus, so it also stores unused substances. The consequences are often obesity, vascular problems, malaise, and depression. Fasting can help cleanse the body and soul. These procedures have a common element - drink a large amount (about 3 liters) of good mineral water on a daily basis. Neutral, non-carbonated mineral water with low mineral content helps to achieve a better result. Therefore, we recommend mineral waters with a total mineralization of less than 500 mg/l and no mineral should be more than 150 mg/l.

Low Sodium

We regularly hear and read warnings about overdosing on common salt (sodium) in diets. People who are sensitive to salt can actually develop a high blood pressure if it is consumed too much. Table salt is a sodium chloride chemical compound. Natural mineral waters usually contain sodium in the form of sodium bicarbonate and only very small amounts of sodium chloride. Therefore, they are usually harmless. We have collected mineral waters with a particularly low sodium content (less than 20 mg/l). According to the legislator, such mineral waters may be labeled "Suitable for use in reduced-sodium diets".

Family Water

(Low or medium  TDS)

Drinking is important - for all generations. Dehydration can have serious consequences. Already with a loss of 2% of the total body fluid, it comes to mental and physical performance losses, e.g. of concentration and reactivity. To compensate the daily fluid loss an adult should drink between 1.5 and 2.5 liters of fluid daily (33ml/kg).

But that can be much more depending on the life situation. The right drinks can help us with the challenges in work, school, sports, and leisure. Natural mineral water (natural waters are the best) is the ideal thirst quencher for the whole family. In addition, it supplies us with valuable minerals and trace elements. The mineralization of the waters from this category is in the low to medium range and is suitable for all those who do not make any special demands on the mineral content.

The allocation of mineral waters is our recommendation for your individual needs. As part of healthy and varied nutrition, you should take at least 1.5 to 2 liters of fluid per day.

Kidneys

Urinary problems are very uncomfortable and are often associated with pain. If you have a urinary tract infection, you should drink plenty of liquid in almost all cases. It is better to drink medicinal mineral water because its effect is scientifically proven. Medicinal mineral waters increase urine flow, rinsing the urinary tract. The urine pH value can be improved by various components of the water. Depending on the type of urinary tract problem, attention should be paid to the composition and amount of minerals. Ask your doctor which ingredients you need to pay more attention to. To help you quickly find the best water for your needs, we have developed a list of medicinal waters that specialists would recommend for urinary tract problems.

Daily mineral norm

Water mineral content ratio to total recommended daily mineral intake (%)

Daily mineral intake norm

This graph shows the water mineral content ratio to the Total recommended daily mineral intake for an adult person.
For sportsmen and pregnant, these amounts for some minerals may vary.
This information gives you an overall feeling about the water character.

This does not mean that the water which contains a low amount of these elements has less value and more of these elements are better. Water with high mineral content should be consumed per strict recommendations.

The Total daily recommended intake norm:
(Ca) Calclium  1000 mg = 100%
(Mg) Magnesium 375 mg = 100%
(Na) Sodium 3000 mg = 100%
(K) Potasium 3500 mg = 100%
(Cl) Chlorine 3000 mg = 100%

Please note! The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Mineral composition

TDS

16 mg/l

pH

1 14
Ca (Calcium) 2.50 mg/l
Cl (Chloride) 0.96 mg/l
H2SO4 (Sulfate) 0.97 mg/l
K (Potassium) 3.44 mg/l
Mg (Magnesium) 3.03 mg/l
Na (Sodium) Poor 12.40 mg/l
NO3 (Nitrat) 0.24 mg/l
SO4 (Sulfate) 0.97 mg/l

Calcium

Calcium (Ca) can leave a dry aftertaste.

Calcium strengthens bones, teeth and is responsible for nerve impulse action.

If you eat dairy products on a daily basis, that's enough. The other good alternative may be calcium-containing water.

Calcium plays an important role in the formation and maintenance of bones and teeth.

Calcium in the nerves and muscle cells is responsible for impulse and hormonal signal transmission. It also regulates the activity of different enzymes, it has anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties.

Every day you need about 1000 mg.

Young people and seniors should receive more calcium. Especially a lot of calcium is in milk and cheese. If you do not eat dairy products every day, calcium-containing mineral water is a great alternative.

If calcium is lacking, the body is taking it from the skeletal bone, which can cause osteoporosis or "bone loss" in the long run. Especially it may affect older people, mainly women. Calcium deficiency can also cause headaches, muscle spasms, and irritability.

Food that contains this element the most.

Chloride

Chloride (Cl) tastes salty and a bit bitter.

Chloride, along with other minerals, affects the osmotic pressure in the cells and the balance of the body's acid-alkaline balance.

Combined with hydrogen, it forms the hydrochloric acid in the stomach and thus promotes digestion.

If the body lacks chloride, symptoms include stomach acid disorder, diarrhea. Chloride as an ingredient in gastric juice ensures the balance of acids and alkalis.

Chloride deficiency can be manifested in muscle spasms or heart dysfunction.

Food that contains this element the most.

 

Sulfate

Sulfate (SO4/H2SO4) has a slightly salty and bitter taste.

Sulfate plays an important role in the fat metabolism and liver detoxification process.

It helps to improve digestion, stimulates intestinal and biliary function. High sulfate mineral waters can stimulate digestion. It acts as a lightweight laxative but does not addict.

Those who regularly use sulfate-containing mineral water naturally stimulate intestinal activity and prevent the onset of constipation.

When used with magnesium and calcium, the effect of sulfate can be increased.

Potassium

Potassium (K) provides water balance in the body.

It tastes a bit salty and bitter.

Potassium plays an important role in the regulation of fluid and acid-alkaline balance.

Potassium activates various enzymes and is especially important for heart and muscle activity.

Potassium is up to 98% in the body cells.

Potassium deficiency causes muscle weakness, decreased blood pressure, disturbances in heart rate, loss of appetite, and constipation.

A good recommendation for active athletes is to consume potassium-rich waters.

Potassium regulates cardiac and muscle activity relaxes muscles and nerves. Together with sodium, it helps to maintain the balance of water in the body.

When eating plenty of vegetables, fruits, and milk, you can take the necessary 2 grams of potassium daily.

Food that contains this element the most.

Magnesium

Magnesium has a bitter taste, sometimes it can give a sweet aftertaste.

Magnesium is a very important element for the heart.

It is considered to be an antistress mineral and is also vital for the skin.

Magnesium is important for the transport of nerve impulses, which helps the muscles to relax.

Magnesium activates more than 300 enzymes in the body and regulates electrochemical impulses.

Every day you need 350 mg for men, 300 mg for women, 400 mg for young people.

More magnesium is needed for pregnant women, athletes, and people in stressful situations.

Manifestations of magnesium deficiency: leg cramps, migraine, headache, cardiac and circulatory organ failure, may be at increased risk of thrombosis.

Food that contains this element the most.

Sodium

Sodium (Na) has a salty taste.

 

Combined with chloride and potassium sodium regulates fluid balance in the body, it is necessary for nerve and muscle activity, for the activation of enzymes.

Most often sodium is taken with salt-containing products.

Every day you need 3000 mg of sodium and 3000 mg of chloride. Athletes need more sodium.

Sodium deficiency can cause weakness and seizures, even up to the circulatory collapse, especially in sports.

Caution: Sodium is not the same as cooking salt.

If there is a lot of physical activity, the amount of sodium needed per day may increase.

We often hear alerts on sodium overdoses, usually associated with salt in the diet. The cooking salt is a chemical compound - sodium chloride.

Mineral waters typically contain sodium in the form of sodium bicarbonate and only very small amounts such as sodium chloride.

If you are considering a low salt diet, use mineral water with low sodium content.

Food that contains this element the most.

Nitrat

Nitrate (NO3). The presence of nitrates indicates water pollution.

Nitrates in water may also be of natural origin, without chemical pollution of water. Geologists have observed that naturally, nitrate levels can be up to 15mg / l.

A small amount of nitrates is found even in waters where they should not seem to be. For example, in glacial waters, where hundreds of kilometers of economic activity do not occur.

We ingest nitrates with food or drinking water. They are harmless to adults without intestinal problems if the limit values are not exceeded.

Compared to tap water, mineral waters are mostly low in nitrate. Mineral waters are more protected from environmental effects, such as fertilizers and other chemicals, as sources are usually deep underground and are regularly tested.

The nitrate limits are:

  • 0-1 mg / l - superior,
  • 1-4 mg / l - very good,
  • 4-7 mg / l - well,
  • 7-10 mg / l - acceptable,
  • 10-50 mg / l - within the normal range.

But if NO3 and NO2 pollution is not indicated on the bottle, it does not mean that it is not there.

Sulfate

Sulfate (SO4) has a slightly salty and bitter taste.

Sulfate plays an important role in the fat metabolism and liver detoxification process. It helps to improve digestion, stimulates intestinal and biliary function.

High sulfate mineral waters can stimulate digestion. It acts as a lightweight laxative but does not addict. Those who regularly use sulfate-containing mineral water naturally stimulate intestinal activity and prevent the onset of constipation.

When used with magnesium and calcium, the effect of sulfate can be increased.

About Source
Natural Mineral Water
In Europe, there are 3 main categories of water types: Natural Mineral Water, Natural Spring Water and Drinking Water/Table water. It is important to understand that any of these water categories except distilled water can contain a large variety of different minerals.

Only distilled water does not contain any minerals and it is deionized. All other water categories correspond to one of these three main categories. All of them have different certification requirements and standards. The only water type that needs official recognition is Natural Mineral Water and its chemical composition is always stable. Natural mineral water is tested with around 200 individual examinations and is the only food product required for official recognition.

Both Natural Mineral Water and Natural Spring Water cannot be mixed with other water types and there must be nothing added or taken out from the water. These two water types must stay natural as they are and must be bottled only at the water birthplace from an underground source. Exceptionally, iron may be separated.

On the label must be written Natural Mineral Water. Unlike Drinking Water it has more flexible rules, the chemical composition may be changed, and it can be any water that corresponds to the requirements of Drinking Water. These three categories do not have any connection with the mineral amount in the water, it is the pure status of certification (in Europe.) Please find out more about these categories in Learning Materials.
Packaging
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    Material PET 0.6l
    PET bottles should be carefully stored. 1) Under no circumstances allow overheating the bottle. If the bottle has overheated, it should be discarded. Overheated bottles will usually have a mild alcoholic smell after opening. (In summer, PET bottles are best stored in the car trunk.) Do not leave the bottle in the car under direct sunlight, it may have a magnifying glass effect and may damage the car. 2) Do not put PET bottles in direct sunlight (the sun makes the water more oxidative). 3) It is important not to store the bottles next to evaporating chemicals as the PET material is air permeable- some chemical particles could get into the water. 4) Handle any material responsibly and dispose it in an appropriate recycling container. Each person's responsible actions are important!

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    Material Glass 0.5l
    Any water wishes to be bottled in a glass bottle. It is a safe non-reactive material. Don't leave the bottle in the car in direct sunlight, it can have a magnifier effect and damage the car.

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