A legend was also heard, according to which the hunters shot down a wild boar; he escaped from the chase brought the hunters to the pond, and, having drunk mineral water, was healed and disappeared in the depths of the forest. On the site of this healing source the city of Tbilisi was erected. Naturally, this is only a legend, but no one knows, perhaps, in fact everything was like this.
In modern times there are two types of mineral water: artificial and natural. Natural mineral water is produced directly from natural deposits, and artificial - by adding pure neutral or slightly alkaline salts to drinking water, and in the same amount as in natural mineral water.
Properties of mineralized water are absolutely different than natural. They do not contain the healing power inherent in natural mineral water. That is why the French require that in the composition of artificial mineral water there are constant and useful characteristics.
All living organisms have one common feature - the need for the presence of mineral salts that provide salt in mineral water. The main minerals, which are basic in the life of the body, are calcium, potassium, magnesium, sulfate, which are found in natural mineral water. Studies prove that many of these minerals are some bioaccumulators that are directly absorbed into the body from water.
Each of the mineral waters has an effect on many processes occurring in our body, correcting them in the right direction. If the body's functions are not violated - do not interfere with their actions, because this can lead to loss of natural balance. The organism needs help if there are failures in the work of biochemical and physiological processes. Mineral water is the most effective means.
The composition of mineral water includes microelements, which are present in microorganisms at a low level, but which play an important role in a variety of biochemical processes and reactions. Their shortage is easily replenished with mineral water.
Fluorine and iron, contained in mineral water, have protective properties in caries, anemia. Boron is responsible for bone tissue and all its compounds. Vanadium is an excellent growth stimulant. Cobalt is a component of vitamin B.
A useful property of mineral water is the content of magnesium and calcium in it. Magnesium and calcium are vital for our body, so you should regularly use mineral water with the contents of these two elements.
Calcium, in addition, is the main element for the growth, formation and existence of strong bones. Its role is very important in many functions and processes of the human body. The rate of calcium intake is 800 mg per day for adults, 1200 mg for pregnant women.
Magnesium is also found in vegetables, chocolate, fruits, but mineral water is still the most active source. This element is involved in more than 300 processes of our body and, moreover, contributes to stabilization in the nervous system. The intake of magnesium is 350 mg for adults and children, 500 mg for pregnant women and athletes.
But still it is necessary to choose the right mineral water. As for carbonated and non-carbonated - here the choice is relative to individual preferences. But the choice between mineral water with magnesium or calcium is a bit more complicated.
The main adviser who will assign you mineral water, should be a doctor. After all, mineral waters are divided into categories - low-, low-, medium-, highly mineralized mineral waters and brine. Without any restrictions, it is possible to take table mineral waters, which contain 5 mg of salt per liter of water. Such water is allowed to be taken even to infants, but in small quantities. This water does not have a salty taste, but the content of important and useful trace elements in it fully corresponds to all the needs of the body. The remaining mineral waters should be consumed only under the supervision of a doctor.
In addition to the doctor, study the label of water, it should contain all the necessary information. Pay attention to the residue, which settles from the entire volume of mineral substances as a result of evaporation of 1 liter of water:
- precipitate 0-50 mg / l - very low mineral content;
- 50-500 - low;
- 500-1500 - medium or moderate;
- over 1500 - rich in mineral salts water.
In addition, study the mineral profile of the selected water. Water, rich in calcium, contains more than 150 mg / l of calcium; more than 50 mg / l - magnesium; 1 mg / l - fluorine; 600 mg / l - bicarbonate; 200 mg / l - sulfate and sodium.
The label on the bottle with mineral water should also indicate the date of production, information about the laboratory, the source in which the analysis of this water occurred. The acidity index must be written - the ideal pH level is 7; over 7 - alkaline mineral water; less than 7 - acid.
With regard to the shelf life of mineral water, the mineral water bottled in glass containers can last about 2 years, in plastic containers - 1.5 years.
Many scientists are confident that people's health is almost 80% dependent on the quality of water used, so try to keep this rule.
Use the information from our article to protect yourself from the purchase of poor quality and fake mineral water.