WHAT IS HEALTHY WATER?
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Water that contains:
Minerals
Aquos water is the healthiest water! It contains all the minerals that your body needs
Sodium (Na) - Maintain fluid balance
Sodium is the most important electrolyte to monitor during training. Excessive losses of sodium (via sweat) can lead to muscle cramps, and in some cases hyponatremia (low blood sodium) – both can lead to a decrease in performance, and can cause major health complications (2). Sodium is critical for maintaining fluid balance, nerve function, muscle contractions, and acid-base balance (2). Sodium losses in sweat are greater than any other electrolyte. Therefore, it is crucial to maintain an adequate balance, both during your activity and after.
Potassium (K) - Prevent cramping
Potassium in conjunction with sodium helps alleviate and prevent muscle cramps (2). Potassium is abundant in many food sources, and the average individual has high stores within the body. In sweat, potassium losses are not as high as sodium. Therefore, making it highly unlikely that losses in potassium (alone) can cause a decrease in performance. With that said, it is still crucial to maintain potassium levels while training as it will be critical for a healthy water & electrolyte balance.
Calcium (Ca) – Regulates muscle contractions & heart rhythm
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body (2). It serves many roles both in normal bodily functions, and athletic performance. When calcium is circulating within the bloodstream it has a major impact on metabolism of essential nutrients, and proper physiological functions. It is well documented that calcium is essential for bone and muscle health. Calcium is also involved in all types of muscle (heart, skeletal, and smooth) functions and contractions (1). And lastly, calcium is involved in the synthesis and breakdown of muscle and liver glycogen (fuel stores)(2).
Magnesium (Mg) – Relaxes muscles
Similar to how sodium and potassium function together, magnesium and calcium do the same. Calcium is essential for muscle contractions; magnesium aids in helping muscles relax (1). Therefore, the combination of magnesium and calcium is critical for healthy muscle function. Magnesium also aids in glucose metabolism, and it used in many enzymatic reactions (3).
Bicarbonates – May delay fatigue & enhance endurance
Sodium bicarbonate is an interesting nutrient that has some compelling theories behind its use for athletic performance. One of the key benefits of having fluids that contain sodium bicarbonate is that it buffers lactic acid in the blood. During training lactic acid builds up which stresses the anaerobic glycolysis energy system (2). When this energy system becomes disrupted, the acid accumulations inhibit muscle contractions, which leads to fatigue (2). Some research has shown that sodium bicarbonate intake can help delay the onset of fatigue, and enhance endurance capacity. Whether or not this phenomenon works, it can’t help but to find sports drinks that contain this nutrient.
Electrolytes
Aquos water has 132-148 mmol/L
What is mmol/L?
mmol/L stands for --- A concentration of 132-148 mmol/L is the healthiest water
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Alkalinity
Aquos water has real and natural alkalinity between 180-220 PPM of CaCO3
What is PPM of CaCO3?
mmol/L stands for --- A concentration of 132-148 mmol/L is the healthiest water
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Balanced Alkalinity
excessive alkalinity needs to be processed by the body, too much alkalinity can damage the liver)
pH
Aquos water has the ideal pH for drinking water
Balanced pH
The ideal Ph for drinking water is 7.2 - 8.6. Fun fact: blood is 7.4
Drinking higher or lower can be dangerous and may produce alkalosis and acidosis