What minerals are in spring water?

Have you ever wondered what the heck is hiding in that big bottle of spring water you just purchased? Do you fear that it’s aliens or some mysterious mineral that might cause your body to break out into a rash? Fear not, discombobulated reader, for I have put on my smarty pants and done some extensive research. We’re about to dive deep into the magical world of mineral waters – hold on tight!

The Basics

Before we get too crazy with scientific mumbo jumbo, let’s start with a brief overview. Essentially, spring water occurs naturally from underground sources and must be bottled at the source without any manipulation or treatment. This differentiates it from purified drinking water which undergoes extra processing before being bottled.

Now time to put our CSI hats on! According to studies, there are an average of 284 mg/L (milligrams per liter) of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) found in most spring waters /there could be slight variations depending on which specific brand you choose/. TDS refers to salts, minerals, and other substances dissolved in water./In essence, this means that each litre contains little particles only visible under high magnification – but boy oh boy do they pack up quite a nutritious punch!

Macro Versus Trace Minerals

Minerals can come as macro (/meaning they’re present more abundantly/) versus trace (/meaning they are present less abundantly/) forms according to sciency folk who have likely forgotten how normal people speak. Some examples:

Macro

  • Calcium
  • Magnesium
  • Sodium
  • Chloride
  • Potassium

Trace

  • Zinc
  • Phosphorus
  • Iron
  • Fluoride
    And so many more! We’ll discuss these elements’ impact s later down/ because now it’s time for some real nerd talk/

Mineral Breakdown

Let’s break down the most commonly found minerals in spring waters and why they matter.

Calcium (Ca):

Average Concentration: 70 mg/L

Calcium is a boss at keeping those bones strong, preventing osteoporosis and decreasing blood pressure. For all of our vegan friends out there, don’t fret because you can find plenty of vegan/vegan-based sources!

Magnesium (Mg):

Average Concentration: 20mg/L

Ah magnesium – personal favourite! Did you know that roughly half of your body’s total magnesium content is stored in your bones? /So if anyone tells us our obsession with milk baths are pointless/, we have proof they’re wrong! ^1 That’s not all though. In fact, studies indicate that adequate levels of magnesium intake can reduce symptoms related to depression.^2 And who wouldn’t want their own personal happiness tonic?

Sodium & Chloride:

Average Concentrations: <5mg/L&30 mg/l respectively

Sodium chloride might be part of a controversial cocktail when it comes to human health but when included in trace amounts, like that present in mineral water – it could help prevent dehydration post-workout.

Potassium(K):

Average concentration: 3mg/l)

Potassium has been shown to aid muscle and kidney functioning while also helping boost heart health^3 Typically eating foods containing potassium is more favored as their quantities are higher than what’s typically present in spring water./Still mentioning its inclusion here since some particularly eco-conscious folks only drink water from natural springs/. If this sounds like you- remember an average-sized banana can contain up to about four times more potassium!/ Just saying/

Trace Minerals

Trace elements may sound insignificant but guess what Bob?! They’re actually pretty damn important too!

Here are just some examples:

Element Average Concentration
Lithium .170 μg/L
Iron .100 mg/L
Zinc 1.00 μg/L
Copper .031-10.0 μg/l
Selenium <4μg/L

Lithium(Li):

Average concentration: 170ng/l

Lithium has made its name for being a synonym for “mental health drug” but it’s existence is more than just that. At these trace levels, some studies show positive implications on neurological development and brain function with prolonged exposure.

pH Levels

As if there wasn’t enough to consider when downing a glass of water – now we have the whole pH thing jumping in too!/Well isn’t it fun learning stuff/

pH level refers to whether something is acidic or alkaline^4 – Water found at neutral pH (7) means it will not have any impact either way/ Let’s explore what falls closer towards either end:

Acidic waters

These range from close-to-neutral values such as Aquarius natural spring whose value hovers around a measly 6 all the way down to about t/we’ll stop talking at this point since everyone seems so freaked out about water’s acidity; like calm down people/. Your body has an amazing tool called homeostasis which naturally regulates its own internal pH balance/too much+or- of anything would definitely affect us-/ The bottom line? Don’t fret over numbers /unless you’re a chemist/

Conclusion

So there you have it bobalooie, hopelessly interesting information explaining just what minerals are hiding away in your smartwater…and how they impact us!/I know I personally may never buy into purchasing normal bottled water again after digging into my knowledge However/, science show no signs of slowing and perhaps new research could even find new ways drinking these mineral-enriched potions can benefit our overall well-being!

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