Do you know the content of mineral water which is the Source of Naturalness?

From Specialist Dilek ÇOBAN

DO YOU KNOW THE CONTENT OF MINERAL WATER WHICH IS THE SOURCE OF NATURALNESS?

Mineral water, which comes to mind when we eat too much, is actually a drink that should always be included in our nutrition program. Because the natural minerals it contains are very valuable for us to continue our lives in a healthy way. And do you know what these minerals are and what they contribute to our bodies?

All living things need minerals to maintain their normal vital functions. In order for human metabolism to work in a healthy way, the body must have sufficient and appropriate amounts of minerals. Minerals that are needed in high amounts are called macro minerals, and minerals that are needed in low amounts are called micro minerals. The main macro minerals are calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, sulfur and chlorine; micro minerals are copper, iron, selenium, chromium, fluorine, zinc, molybdenum, manganese, vanadium, iodine, bromine and lead.

Macro but vital minerals

Calcium and Phosphorus

Although the most basic source of calcium is known as milk, many studies have shown that mineral water is also a very important source of calcium. It plays a very important role in bone development, muscle contraction and regulation of cardiac muscle activity, blood clotting, transmission of nerve stimuli, and regulation of cell permeability..

Magnesium

Magnesium bone formation, nerve and muscle activities, energy metabolism and protein synthesis in soft tissues are important supports in protecting cardiovascular health. Magnesium is found in high amounts in mineral waters. When the most widely sold mineral waters in Türkiye are examined, it is seen that the one with the highest magnesium content is Kızılay Erzincan mineral water.

Sodium, Chlorine and Potassium

The main functions of these minerals include providing liquid pumping and regulating the passage of foods through the cell membrane. Lack or excess is harmful to the body. Although it is thought that the salt content of the mineral waters is high, there is no salt in the mineral waters. There is only sodium, which also forms the structure of salt. 1 bottle of mineral water meets an average of 0.2% to 6% of the daily sodium requirement. This ratio is less than a slice of bread.

Sulphur (Sulphur)

Sulfur, which is in the form of a small amount of elements in the body, is necessary for the healthy functioning of brain functions by helping to maintain oxygen balance. It is also important for hair, skin and nail health. Sulfur also helps group B vitamins to function and the liver to secrete bile.

Micro, but the little soldiers of the body

Iron

The main function of iron, which is mostly found in the blood and hemoglobin in red blood cells, is to carry oxygen. The liver is the most important iron reservoir. The daily iron requirement of our body is 1 mg on average.

Copper

It is one of the important trace elements. Copper, which supports the functionality of some enzymes in blood and muscles, also plays an important role in iron metabolism.

Manganese

Manganese is found in low concentrations in the body but in the highest amounts in organs such as liver, bone, kidney, pancreas. Manganese is an important mineral that the body needs for calcium absorption, bone growth, synthesis of connective tissues and proteins, and conversion of nutrients into energy. They have a role in blood coagulation and regulation of blood sugar.

Iodine

60% of the iodine in the human body is found in the thyroid glands and the rest in the blood. Iodine regulates the functions of the thyroid gland, contributes to the growth and development of the brain and nervous system, and participates in the structure of thyroid hormones that provide the continuity of body temperature and energy. It is not difficult to estimate the beneficial effects of mineral water containing these beneficial minerals, which are very valuable for human metabolism, on the human body.

In our book ‘Miracle Beverage Mineral Water’, it was compiled from the study titled ‘The Importance of Mineral Water in Child Nutrition’ prepared by Pediatrician Dr. Dilek Çoban.