From Specialist Dilek ÇOBAN
Do Not Ignore the Role of Natural Resources in the Healthy Development of Children!
LIFE IS BETTER WHEN WE ARE HEALTHY!
Water and Human
Water, which constitutes a large part of our body and is the basic building block, is vital for our lives to continue. In addition to many biological and chemical functions such as removing toxic substances from the body, adjusting the body temperature, supporting digestion, and performing cell functions, water also has an important place in protecting the skin health and aesthetic beauty of people.
Although approximately 75% of the earth is covered with water, only less than 3% is a source of potable fresh water. Unfortunately, it is not possible to reach all of these sources. Although it varies depending on the nutritional values, age and metabolism of each person, the amount of water to be taken additionally varies between 1.5-2 liters per day on average. In order to cover this water need, people use various water-containing foods such as tap water, purified water, alkaline water, coffee, soup, tea, natural mineral water or spring water in parallel with their culture, habits, and traditions. Natural mineral waters, which are among these products, have a special importance for human health since they contain minerals required for the ideal protection of metabolism and body balance in every period of human life.
What is Mineral Water?
Natural mineral water is a very valuable type of water that forms a reservoir there after the surface water such as rain or snow water leaks from various cracks and crevices on the surface to the depths of the earth's crust and is stored for many years, comes to the surface from the easiest way it finds under the effect of pressure or temperature change, and adds minerals from different rock surfaces that it comes into contact with when it comes out or during storage. Since it contains many minerals such as sodium, calcium, iron, zinc, potassium, bicarbonate, magnesium, which are vital in protecting body health, it has had a very valuable place in protecting human health for centuries. In ancient times, even long hours of travel were made to drink mineral water and bathe in it.
A Quick View of the Benefits of Mineral Water for the Human Body
Nowadays, if we look at the effects of mineral water on our body, we observe that it takes us on a long journey in our body with its benefits on various organs and systems, from the regulation of cardiac rhythm to digestive system disorders, from the strengthening of bones to blood circulation disorders.
Low levels of magnesium in the body can cause irregular heartbeats, high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. For this reason, the use of magnesium-rich mineral water supports to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and plays an important role in the regulation of blood sugar, blood pressure and nervous system.
Due to the calcium and potassium in the mineral water content, it helps supports to regulate the heart rate and rhythm. Calcium is also necessary for strengthening and protecting the bones in the body. In this way, calcium taken in addition to mineral water makes important contributions in terms of bone health. When the effects on the digestive system are evaluated, it is seen that magnesium taken with carbonated mineral water by people with have constipation or indigestion significantly reduces the symptoms. In addition, it also has positive effects on gallbladder function. In addition, it has been proven in studies that it increases HDL “good” cholesterol levels and maintains vascular health while decreasing LDL “bad” cholesterol value and triglyceride levels. It provides memory development and vitality with the potassium in it, while at the same time it is a good anti-inflammatory compound and supports to remove swelling in the joints. It is also thought to support accelerated metabolism and prevent kidney stone formation.
Attention to Possible Problems!
In addition to all these benefits of mineral water consumption, there are some risks that we should pay attention to. It is thought to cause hiccups or bloating due to the carbonic acid in the carbonated mineral water. However, if the necessary disinfection process is not carried out in the bottles before the storage of mineral water and other water types in plastic bottles, there will be a risk of contamination that will adversely affect human health.
For a Healthy Life
One of the easiest ways to take back the amount of minerals and nutrients consumed in the body in a day is to consume mineral water at the level required by the body. With the benefits it provides, we can understand how important the consumption of mineral water regularly every day plays an important role in protecting the body against diseases.
Be careful to take the water and minerals that our body needs every day, because life is better when we are healthy!
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