What you should know about spring water
What is exactly spring water?
Spring water is just as its name implies—water from a natural spring. This version of drinking water will go through processing and filtration to remove any foreign debris and kill any microbes and bacteria that may be present.
The important thing to know about spring water is that the minerals, like magnesium and calcium, are purposefully left in the final drinking product. You’ll get a crisp, freshwater taste by leaving the minerals and trace electrolytes in the spring water.
High-quality spring water is rich in magnesium, potassium, calcium, sodium, and other trace minerals.
What are the cons of spring water?
In theory, drinking spring water is health-promoting. But as is the case with all types of drinking water, the water source is the key.
According to the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), bottled water is inadequately regulated by the FDA, which allows bottlers to call their product “spring water,” even if it doesn’t actually come from a natural spring.
In addition, the marketing for many bottled water brands suggests that the water comes from pristine sources, such as mountain springs or glaciers, when it does NOT. In fact, up to 40 percent of all bottled water actually comes from tap water, regardless of what it says on the bottle label.
And to make matters worse, the bottled spring water may be treated with chemical disinfectants such as chlorine.
The Benefits Of Spring Water
It Provides Your Brain And Body With Oxygen
Your body is mostly water. It needs to be 80% water for you to stay healthy. That’s not even mentioning the fact that your brain is 90% water. When you’re dehydrated, your body has a harder time fighting off illnesses.
Springwater helps your cells to heal by providing them with precious oxygen.
Spring Water Balances Your Body’s PH
An issue in a lot of people’s bodies is that their PH is too acidic. The ideal PH is 7, with anything below that being considered acidic. Springwater is basic, so it’s perfect for balancing an over acidic system. This, in turn, improves your overall health.
It Can Lower Your Blood Pressure
Springwater contains vitamins and minerals such as calcium and magnesium. A study showed a significant decrease in a group of people with borderline hypertension and mineral deficiencies after four weeks of drinking spring water.