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.

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.

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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.

Hydrogen carbonate

Hydrogen carbonate (HCO3), also called bicarbonate, tastes light, soap-like.

It has an alkaline effect, and it can improve the body's acid-alkaline balance, i.e., bicarbonate is able to bond the stomach acid.

Hydrogen carbonate can help with various digestive problems. Water with high bicarbonate content gently relieves heartburn and may reduce inflammation of the gastric mucosa.

Hydrogen carbonate is not a mineral, but is the salt of carbonic acid, and is present in each mineral water.

Thanks to the acid-neutralizing effect, it not only delivers a pleasantly neutral and natural flavor to mineral water but also improves the body's acid-alkali balance.

Sulphate

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.

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 550 mg of sodium and 800 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.

Very High 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!

Constipation

The use of sulfate-rich waters for constipation problems has a long tradition. In this category are gathered waters with at least 1200mg/l Sulfate (SO4). The mechanism of Sulfate action is well-known: sulfate keeps osmotically water in the large intestine and promotes additionally the water secretion into the intestine. This increases the fluid content of the stool and its consistency becomes softer. This will increase stool volume and at the same time, the intestinal passage is accelerated. The study by scientists at the University of Freiburg shows that people with constipation can use this effect in everyday life with sulfate-containing water without getting addicted to it. 

For immediate effect, we recommend water with a sulfate content of more than 3000 mg/l.

Good luck ;)

Digestion

(SO4 , HCO3)

For humans with digestive disorders, it is worth looking at the sulfate content in water. Waters containing sulfates can stimulate biliary activity and intestinal activity, as well as soften stools. Sulfates play an important role in liver fat metabolism. It promotes digestion and stimulates the intestines and bile. That's why, in this category, we have collected sulfate mineral waters with a sulfate content of at least 200 mg/l. For people with constipation, it is recommended to drink water with a sulfate content of at least 1200 mg/l. These mineral waters will be very suitable for restoring lost sodium and/or magnesium in the body. Some waters have a particularly high bicarbonate level. Water may also have a different, very specific composition that activates digestion. Since very few waters contain all of the three components in large quantities, you should preferably look at the composition of the minerals and choose the water according to your needs.

Liver

In this section, not all waters are recognized as medical waters but they may contain beneficial elements that can stimulate liver function. The liver is the most important filter in the body, which undergoes many metabolic processes. The liver's task is to purify the body from poisonous substances that are generated in the body or taken with food; break down hormones and medications; synthesize glucose and accumulate spare carbohydrate - glycogen; convert the ammonium ions produced by the protein degradation into urea; as well as producing bile. Drinking a lot of water is important during liver detoxification.