Silicon

Silicic Acid (Si/SiO2/H2SiO3), also known as silicon, is a real well-being and beauty mineral, which tastes neutral.

Silicon helps to strengthen nails, hair, and skin, stimulate collagen and elastin synthesis in the body.

Silicon is important for everybody.

Silicon plays an important role in bone formation, which contributes to the absorption of calcium. The strength of tendons and connective tissue also depends on the amount of silicon in the body, it also strengthens the immune system.

The deficiency of silicon can cause bone flesh (osteoporosis), brittle nails and hair, pallor, wrinkle skin, etc..

Silicon in nature is not present in pure form, it is always in combination with oxygen - like silicic acid.

Food that contains this element the most.

Lithium

Lithium (Li) is a naturally occurring trace element found in seaweed, dairy, eggs, potatoes and fruit, and vegetables grown in lithium-rich soil.

Lithium readily forms salts in the body that are necessary for cellular interaction, including the flow of sodium through muscle and nerve cells in the body.

Plays a potentially important role in depressive disorder.

Japanese and Austrian scientists have observed that in places where the water contains lithium people suffer much less from depression.

Water should not contain more than 7,5mg/l Lithium.

High pH

pH (Power of hydrogen) is the number that represents the ratio of H+ (hydrogen) - ions to OH- (oxygen and hydrogen) - ions.

pH stands for numbers 1 to 14. pH below 7 means that the environment is acidic, and above 7 - is alkaline. 7 means that the environment is neutral and the ratio between H + and OH- is equal.

What is the difference between water pH 7, pH 8, pH 9 and pH10?

Each subsequent pH-number means that the environment is 10 times more alkaline (more oxygen and hydrogen OH-). If the pH value is greater than 7, then the environment is alkaline (more secured with OH-).

For example pH 8 = 10-times more alkaline than pH 7 and pH 9 = 10-times more alkaline than pH 8.

Conclusion: water with pH 9 is exactly 100-times more alkaline than water with pH 7, and pH 10 is 1000-times more alkaline than pH 7.

The same scheme also applies to the acid environment: pH 4 (more H+ ions) indicates 1000-times more acidic than pH 7, and the environment with pH 3 is 10.000-times more acidic than pH 7.

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!

During Sports

(Ca,  Mg,  Na,  K,  HCO3, pH)

Non-carbonated waters will be found in this category.

In sports, the body loses a lot of fluid through sweating. Sufficient drinking is therefore important, both for professionals and for amateur athletes. With a fluid loss of 2% of the body weight, it comes already to performance losses. Consequences can be dizziness, headache, difficulty concentrating, weakness and muscle cramps. Sweat also causes a number of important minerals, such as Sodium, potassium, and magnesium excreted. During sports, we recommend drinking water without gas.

Sodium is involved in the regulation of fluid balance and blood pressure, magnesium is important for energy metabolism and ensures well-functioning muscles and nerves. Hydrogen carbonate or high pH water has been shown to retard muscle acidification, promote recovery and promote performance. For this purpose, it is recommended to prefer water with a hydrogen carbonate content of at least 1200 mg/l or water with a pH value not lower than 8,5. Mineral waters in this category are very well suited to reintroduce the lost sodium and/or magnesium to the body. Some waters have particularly high levels of bicarbonate or very high pH value. Since very few waters have all 5 of these properties in larger quantities, you should still take a look at the composition and select the water according to your personal needs.

  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.

For Recovery

(Ca,  Mg,  Na,  K,  HCO3, pH)

Post-exercise recovery means faster regeneration or replacement of electrolytes that are lost. Therefore, if your water contains significant amounts of minerals, then we recommend this water in the regeneration section. It has been found that bicarbonate and/or high-pH mineral water can reduce muscle acidity, improve their function and promote regeneration. For this purpose, it is recommended to choose water with a bicarbonate composition of at least 1200 mg/l, or a pH value of no less than 8.5.

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!

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.

pH balance

(HCO3, pH)

To maintain the acid-alkaline balance of the body, we recommend the use of mineral and therapeutic waters containing at least 600 mg/l of bicarbonate or to drink water high in pH. The mineral bicarbonate is known as an acid buffer. It has an alkaline effect, so it can attract stomach acid. Waters with high bicarbonate content help to gently relieve burning sensations (heartburn) and can reduce inflammation of the gastric mucosa. Medicines designed to reduce heartburn are also being developed, using bicarbonate as the base ingredient.

With a slightly sweet and soapy flavor, bicarbonate helps to regulate the acid-alkaline balance of the body. It can be useful with heartburn and irritated stomachs. Bicarbonate in the body can also be formed from foods such as fruits and vegetables or can be taken from some mineral waters containing more than 600 mg/l of bicarbonate.

Beauty

Silicium (Si) - a well-being and beauty mineral. Silicon stimulates the formation of collagen, which helps maintain a healthier, youthful and more flexible body. Very useful for skin, hair, and nails. Silicon (Si) can be in the water in various forms, most often it is H2SiO3, which is a silicon form called Metasilicic Acid. If you are looking for water as a source of silicon, it should contain at least 25 mg/l pure silicon. Another important feature of silicon is its ability to attract water which is up to 300 times the weight of silicon itself. It helps the body maintain its water balance, without which a well-functioning metabolism would not be possible. Silicon's ability to attract is also very important for skin elasticity, the flexibility of the cartilage, tendons, and ligaments. The consequence of a lack of silicon in the body is the early aging of the skin, tenderness and ligament weakness, as well as degenerative changes to joints.

Youth

Apart from containing all main minerals such as Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium, Iron, water in the Youth position must also contain rare elements (e.g., Zinc, Silicium or even Folic acid) in larger quantities than in average. Silicium is one of the most important microelements in the body that helps maintain health and youth.

Silicium  in the body carries out the following functions: promotes calcium absorption and stimulates bone growth (prevention of osteoporosis), helps to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (protects against atherosclerosis), has a beneficial effect on the brain and nervous system, helps to normalize metabolism, stimulates the immune system (stimulating phagocytosis, increases the resistance of the body to viruses and infections), helps to strengthen the connective tissues (cartilage and tendons) and the walls of the blood vessels, promotes the formation of many enzymes, amino acids and hormones, helps lower blood pressure, improves the body's essential elements such as phosphorus, chlorine, fluorine, sodium , sulphur, aluminium, manganese, molybdenum, cobalt, etc. assimilation helps to reduce the development of cancer, tuberculosis, diabetes, and other abnormal processes, improves the condition of the skin, hair, and nails, activates the small brain (responsible for coordination of movements), and slows down the aging process. A lack of silicon indicates the beginning of the aging process.

It has long been scientifically proven that the amount of silicon in the body decreases over the years. This process is slow, it begins during the teenage years and becomes physically noticeable from the age of about 40. The first degenerative diseases become noticeable and the appearance of the skin changes - the aging process has begun. Of course, no one can completely eliminate aging, but we can influence the development of this process. For this purpose, the body must receive enough silicon to activate its self-regeneration mechanism, thus preventing rapid aging. Only in these circumstances can we achieve the desired anti-aging effect.

Fast Absorbing

Fast absorption of water in the body is a combination of several specific properties like low mineralization level, no carbonation presence. Any form of Silicium (Si) has an absorption boosting effect but the most influential factor is low surface tension of the water which may be due to the specific mineral composition and water structure.

Immune System

Silicium (Si) mobilizes the immune system as it activates both the specific protective cells (lymphocytes) and the formation of phagocytes. These important immune cells are always needed in large numbers when micro-organisms (bacteria, fungi, viruses, etc.) have entered the body, and even when damaged or diseased body cells need to be removed. Therefore, a sufficient amount of silicon in the body can greatly help the body's own immune system.

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.

Heartburn

(HCO3, pH)
Water with high bicarbonate (HCO3) or a pH above 9 can relieve heartburn. In this case, water should not be aerated. Hydrogen carbonate is also known as bicarbonate. Hydrogen carbonate acts as an acid buffer in the body and neutralizes the acid. Water in this group should contain at least 1200 mg / l bicarbonate or a pH above 9. Healing water rich in bicarbonate is not only useful for heartburn, but also for all diseases that are associated with acidification. It is best to drink the water four times a day, preferably before meals and again before going to bed, a quarter-liter.

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.

Everyday water

(Low or medium TDS)

This section includes waters that are positioned as mild to moderate mineralization waters for adults everyday use. This water category is not very different from the family water category. The only and the main difference from the family waters is that the family waters category contains waters with a less specific composition and can be used without restriction by people of almost any age. Although, if you are looking specifically for baby waters, for example, we recommend that you look at the baby waters section, as they differ by many criteria. 

Stress

Stress today is a common occurrence for many of us. This, of course, also affects our health. Internal anxiety, fatigue, tension, headaches - both body and soul feel stress. Magnesium has a relaxing and soothing effect. It is not for nothing that it is known as the "salt of inner peace". We recommend that you use the mineral waters listed here as needed. Together with healthy and varied diets, it is desirable to consume at least 1.5 to 2 liters of liquid 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.

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.

Strong Teeth

(Si, Ca, F)

If you do not like dairy products, special attention should be paid to calcium-rich mineral water. Not only does it provide stable bones, skin and strong hair, it also protects the teeth. For mineral water to be considered rich in calcium, water must contain at least 150 mg of calcium per liter. Fluoride, which can be found in natural mineral water, is just as healthy for teeth as it forms a protective layer for them. In small doses, fluoride is very healthy, not only for teeth but also for bones. In addition to calcium, healthy teeth also require fluoride. This helps to prevent the formation of caries and to maintain tough tooth enamel. Pay attention to the fact that the water contains a lot of calcium and silicon and at least 1 mg of fluorine, but not more than 1.5 mg per liter of water. If fluoride is more than 1.5 mg/l, the water is not recommended for children under 7 years of age.

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.

Strong Bones

Do you know that every day you carry up to 1 kg of calcium? About 99% of it is in bones and teeth. If the body's calcium deposits have not been sufficiently replenished for a long time, our bones will only feel it after a long period of time. Particularly in women after 50, the amount of calcium decreases more and more, and the bones lose strength, so there may be more bone fractures. Then we are talking about osteoporosis. The best way to keep your bones healthy is through physical activity, regular spending time in fresh air, and a bone-strengthening diet. Many people do not know that mineral water can help restore calcium stores. Our body perfectly processes calcium from water in the same way as it does from milk. Note: In addition to calcium, healthy teeth also require fluoride. This helps to prevent the formation of caries and to maintain tough tooth enamel. Pay attention to the fact that the water contains a lot of calcium and silicon and at least 1 mg of fluorine, but not more than 1.5 mg per liter of water. If fluoride is more than 1.5 mg/l, the water is not recommended for children under 7 years of age.

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.

Hangover

(HCO3, Ca, Mg, Na, K, pH )

This section contains various waters to help you recover after a long night. The mineral composition of these waters can be very different, but they have a beneficial effect on the maintenance of the body, liver function, which helps to quickly remove toxins and quickly eliminate the effects of alcohol consumption. For a full recovery on these days, it is recommended to drink more water than usual.