Drinking mountain water: useful properties and composition

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Mountain water, which is also often called "living", is rich in mineral s alts necessary to maintain a he althy life of the human body. The article discusses its properties, composition, impact on human he alth and eating habits.

What is a "living" liquid?

Mountain spring water is a liquid that flows from mountain peaks and rocky terrain. Its origin is associated with the melting of glaciers or precipitation in the form of rain and snow at high altitudes.

Knowing the origin of mountain water, it can be assumed that in the process of its movement to the foot of the rocks it is saturated with minerals from which the corresponding area is formed. In addition, this liquid is considered pure and "alive", since from the moment it was created until the moment it was eaten, human activity had no effect on its structure and chemical composition.

The difference between tap water and water from natural sources

Since the "living" liquid in question is mostly formed as a result of the melting of glaciers and its subsequent movement to the foot of the mountains, three important features should be noted that distinguish it from drinking tap water:

• Water of mountainous origin has a certain (perfect) structure. At present, it is no secret to anyone that this chemical compound has its own structure, which can have both negative and positive effects on human he alth. The water that comes from the tap is unstructured, so its benefits are much lower than the corresponding liquid from natural sources.
• Water from sources in the mountains is saturated with minerals, and s alts are dissolved in it, which are necessary for the normal functioning of the body. The liquid from the tap also contains mineral s alts, but, unlike mountain water, their composition is unbalanced.
• Finally, an important feature of a liquid from natural sources is the absence of any chemical treatment that water from a faucet goes through in order to disinfect and clean it from impurities.

Mountain and artesian "mineral water" - is it the same thing?

No, because they have different origins. Artesian "mineral water" is extracted from wells, the minimum depth of which is 100 meters. At great depths, it is stored in water veins, saturated with the correspondingminerals of the rocks that surround it. Since the veins are deep underground, the "mineral water" does not contain harmful bacteria and viruses, so it can be eaten without any pre-treatment.

Mountain water, on the other hand, has a surface high- altitude origin (mainly as a result of the melting of glaciers), so its mineral composition is completely different from that of artesian fluid. Moreover, "mineral water" from sources in rocky areas is not always free from parasites, bacteria and viruses.

Composition of water from natural mountain springs

According to international classification, water is weakly mineralized when its s alt content is less than 50 mg per 1 liter. If this content is higher than 1500 mg per 1 liter, then they speak of strong mineralization.

"Living" liquid is highly mineralized. It contains such trace elements as iron, magnesium, zinc, calcium, fluorine, sodium, as well as carbonate and hydrocarbonate groups. The exact composition of mountain water depends on the place where it is extracted, so the liquid from the mountains of the Caucasus and Altai will have a completely different quantitative and even qualitative composition and, as a result, different properties for the body. In our country, mineral water is famous for its useful properties, which is sold under the brand name "AquaMountain", mined at the foot of Elbrus.

Scientific benefits of blue liquid

Mountain drinking water is useful primarily due to a balancedthe composition of mineral s alts dissolved in it. Below are its main positive properties:

• Carbonic acid anions contained in the liquid neutralize excess acidity in the stomach, which improves digestion.
• Some studies have shown that regular consumption of this "mineral water" in food leads to a reduction in the risk of developing diseases of the cardiovascular system by 6-15%, which is associated with a high content of sodium carbonate and bicarbonate s alts dissolved in water.
• Since mountain water contains a large amount of calcium cations Ca2+, it has a strengthening effect on human bones and the musculoskeletal system as a whole.
• Rocky liquid is good for people who are watching their diet to control body weight because it has no calories but still gets the minerals it needs from eating it.
• "Mineral water" is a wonderful source of magnesium for our body. Magnesium plays an important role in the process of muscle work, is involved in the regulation of blood glucose levels, and also makes a significant contribution to maintaining the immune system in a he althy state.
• Finally, the mineral composition of mountain water helps maintain beautiful and he althy human skin. The results of some studies indicate that the "live" liquid, both when used internally and when irrigating the skin from the outside, smoothes wrinkles and gives the epidermis a more youthful appearance.

Can"mineral water" from sources in the rocks be harmful?

Unfortunately, the answer to this question is yes. Here it is necessary to understand the following: if a person purchases mountain water in a specialized store and with a registered trademark, then it is safe, since it has already been tested for the content of possible harmful microorganisms in it. Also safe is the "mineral water" that springs up in various mountainous areas, and next to which there is a corresponding plate with information about the indicated source, since it has also been tested for suitability for consumption.

On the other hand, if a group of tourists discovered a source in the mountains and the liquid of this source seems crystal clear to them, drinking it is still not recommended without special treatment. The fact is that the liquid found in the "wild" source can be saturated with various harmful s alts, such as sulfur compounds. Moreover, there may be some industrial or agricultural enterprise upstream, the activity of which can pollute and contaminate "mineral water".

Water purification and disinfection methods

If a situation arises in which it is necessary to consume liquid from an unknown source, then it is recommended to take the following measures to purify cold mountain water and disinfect it from possible harmful microorganisms:

• filtration through a thick layer of gauze;
• boiling;
• you can also drop 2-10 drops of iodine or alkali per 1 liter into the water and wait at least 30 minutes until the substance disinfects the "mineral water";
• you can purchase appropriate water disinfection tablets that contain chlorine oxides in the store and use these tablets.

The combined use of these methods allows you to remove large particles from the "living" liquid, as well as destroy parasites, pathogenic bacteria and viruses.

Mountain water reviews

Most of the feedback from people who regularly drink "mineral water" of various brands from natural sources is positive. So, people praise the water "Mountain top", which is mined in the Caucasus, for its softness and the absence of any aftertaste.

According to some reviews, it is recommended to drink the liquid from the sources in the rocks cold, because if it is heated above 37oC, then it will lose its positive properties. Of course, such a "mineral water" will not bring harm, but it will not be more useful than ordinary tap water.