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Mineral water: what mineral can be found?

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

mineral water

The minerals can be found in mineral water are in ionic form. Among the positive ions or cations include sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and between negative ions or anions are chlorides, sulfates and bicarbonates.

Each of the minerals in general, and we provide mineral water in particular have some specific functions and necessary for the proper functioning of the body.

Magnesium
The magnesium content of an adult is about 2,000 mEq. that amount to about 24 grams, most of which are part of bone tissue. This related to calcium absorption and allowing the establishment of this in the bones and teeth. He recommends taking 420 mg daily in the case of man and 320 mg for women.

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The Water and Minerals

Monday, January 4th, 2010

mineral water

Mineral waters are considered waters which contain one or several minerals in sufficient quantity to be considered as such. Each adds to the benefits of the health effects of water minerals.

Both water and inorganic minerals are essential nutrients we need for the proper functioning of our body. Each fulfills its mission, but its function and quantity in the body are interdependent.

Water

Purity. Water in its purest form contains many minerals. Water is essential for both animal and plant life and constitutes approximately 65% of our body. Involved in all metabolic processes and is part of all organs and tissues.

The amount of water that we consume daily is around two to three liters. Since water is part of virtually every food, eat with them. However to complete the amount of water daily is recommended to drink a half liter and two liters of water a day.

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Minerals

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

mineralsAre inorganic compounds necessary in small amounts for proper functioning of our body. The get with food although it is sometimes necessary to take them into complements. Their requirements vary according to circumstances.

General information on minerals
Minerals are inorganic compounds essential for our body and as such should be included in our daily diet in adequate amounts, usually very small.

1. What are they?
Minerals are essential nutrients for the body to perform numerous and specific functions and, as such, must be supplied in a varied and balanced diet.

Are needed to form bones, teeth, red blood cells, hormones, genetic material, as well as involved in the metabolism of other nutrients, nerve transmission and are components of body fluids.

We take special care of their contribution during the growing age and in certain physiological situations such as pregnancy, lactation and menopause, reflecting increased demand for or supply nutrients to meet the needs of the organism. Their lack or excess can cause serious health problems.

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