Useful mineral water without gas. The best mineral water in Russia. The advantages of mineral water with gas are obvious

Bottled mineral water can be highly carbonated, carbonated, as well as still. Disputes about which mineral water is better - with or without gas, go on constantly. How to make the right choice?

During the production of mineral water, it is aerated - carbon dioxide is added so that the mineral water does not lose its unique chemical composition and medicinal properties during bottling. Carbonation gives water additional taste.

A lot depends on the purposes for which you use mineral water. What matters is the state of your health, the presence of specific diseases (for some, mineral water without gas is shown, for others - with gas), as well as the composition of the mineral water itself (highly salty medicinal waters, as a rule, non-carbonated).

For example, when using mineral water for the treatment of many diseases, it is recommended to degas it. With a gallbladder, gastritis, the use of carbonated mineral water will serve as an even greater irritant, which can aggravate the disease.

However, with reduced secretion of gastric juice - with low acidity, peptic ulcer disease - such dosed stimulation of the stomach is not harmful, but very useful. Thus, not all diseases of the gastrointestinal tract require the use of mineral water without gas. In diseases associated with reduced secretion of gastric juice, in old age, as well as for the prevention of cancerous diseases of the stomach, such dosed irritation is recommended.

The advantages of mineral water with gas are obvious

1. its chemical composition is stable because carbon dioxide is a kind of preservative;

2. it can be used to stimulate the secretion of gastric juice;

3. carbonated water has a richer and brighter taste;

4. carbonated water easily becomes non-carbonated, but the reverse transformation is possible with great difficulty.

By and large, what kind of water to choose is a matter of your taste, as well as the complex effect of water on your body. In this case, the chemical composition of mineral water matters. If there are no medical contraindications, the choice of mineral water - with or without gas - is up to you.

Some people claim that they can’t get drunk with plain water, but sparkling water surprisingly cools in the heat and quenches thirst! Perhaps that is the way it is. But this article is for those who have not yet decided on the question of what they want more: not feel thirsty or be sure of the benefits of what you drink . I'm not talking now about sugary carbonated drinks, the harm of which is constantly discussed. Only about clean water with and without gas.

So, what does carbonated water bring us: thirst quenching and benefit or harm to the body. Is the gas in the water as terrible as they say about it? What is healthier to drink: carbonated water or still water?

To the origins of sparkling water

Let's get back to history. The secret of making carbonated water was discovered as unexpectedly as many other great discoveries. In 1767, the English scientist Joseph Priestley made a bottle of the first carbonated water with his own hands. The fact is that he lived near the brewery and his curiosity was attracted bubbles that beer gives off in the process of fermentation. The scientist placed a container of water over the brewing beer and soon discovered that water has absorbed gas and has an unusual pleasant and sharp taste. For this discovery, Priestley was admitted to the French Academy of Sciences and was awarded a medal from the Royal Society. And carbonated water began to be sold in pharmacies.

Carbonated water caught on and gained popularity. Gas began to be added to sweet drinks. In 1833, the first carbonated lemonades appeared on sale in England. In the 1930s, Schwepp founded a company in England that produces lemonades and other sweet fruit waters, which has flourished to this day.

"Prohibition" in the United States in 1920-1933. - gave impetus to the development of the production of carbonated drinks, because. now consumers were forced to replace wine and whiskey with soft drinks.

Soda production. It's all about the gas.

So, back to our time.

Carbonated water is water saturated with gas. Usually used for gas carbon dioxide (CO2) which is highly soluble in water. By itself, it is harmless and even helps keep water fresh longer, and on the label it is designated as E290. But the effect of this gas on the stomach, not even the gas itself, but small bubbles with it, stimulates the secretion of the stomach, and this leads to increased acidity and bloating. Also, carbonated water stimulates the secretion of gastric juice, which causes a feeling of hunger. People prone to obesity are contraindicated in drinking carbonated water.

Carbon dioxide simply stretches the walls of the stomach, causing belching. With gas, acid is thrown into the esophagus from the stomach, and this can lead to very negative consequences.

Who to drink, who not to drink ...

To sum up all of the above, then we can conclude: carbonated water is harmful for those who have problems with the stomach and intestines - ulcers, gastritis, colitis or increased acidity.

But in general, if you do not have problems with the gastrointestinal tract, you can drink sparkling water, but not every day and in small quantities.

Let me remind you once again that this does not apply to sweet drinks with gas, which are contraindicated even for healthy people.

If you shake a bottle of soda water and leave it open for a while, you can get rid of the aggressive effects of gas bubbles or significantly reduce it.

Regarding mineral water, the principle remains the same. All the same carbon dioxide, and the irritating effect of bubbles, which can always be shaken up and "blown away" a little.

In general, though carbonated water without additives will not bring harm, and it is really refreshing, and even for some people it can be useful, a drink better than plain purified water has not yet been invented. Read an article about healing with water here.

Summary: the harm and benefits of carbonated water

Benefits of sparkling water

- Sparkling water refreshes and quenches thirst.

- For people who suffer from low acidity, doctors recommend drinking sparkling water, as it improves the secretion of gastric juice.

Harm of carbonated water

- Small bubbles of soda stimulate the secretion of the stomach and as a result, acidity increases and intestinal bloating occurs.

- Carbonated water increases appetite and is harmful for overweight people.

- Soda is harmful to pregnant women as it interferes with the normal functioning of the intestines.

Many are interested in what is better to drink: pure drinking water or mineral water with gas. Both waters can be recommended for consumption - they are good for health. Some people fear that carbon dioxide will create an overly acidic environment in the body and this will lead to clogging of toxins, and therefore health complaints. Such concern is unfounded. The carbon dioxide contained in the mine

ral water, does not get to the connective tissues, in which the accumulation of acids and slags can occur. It is quickly exhaled through the lungs.

Mineral water is a favorite drink

For most, the most popular soft drink is still heavily carbonated mineral water. Recently, however, there has been a trend towards an increase in the consumption of mineral water with a low carbon dioxide content. This is a sure sign that people are seriously thinking about their health benefits when choosing drinks. A new summer favorite is fruit drinks based on carbonated mineral water: its mixture with apple and other juices.

The water should foam

Here are the main reasons for the undying love for mineral water:

It pleasantly tickles the tongue and lathers easily.

It has a slightly sour taste, it is not as fresh as non-carbonated

There is a feeling (of course, deceptive) that it quenches thirst better than non-carbonated.

Many are even ready to put up with a slight burp that occurs after drinking mineral water in the morning.

exhalation of gaseous carbon dioxide. Nevertheless, non-carbonated drinking water and slightly carbonated mineral water are becoming fashionable drinks, more and more often ordered by restaurant visitors. In addition, many still understand mineral water as water with a high content of effervescent and foaming carbonic acid.

Each mineral water has its own taste

Water has a different taste, as the chemical composition of the soil in which the water is located differs. In addition, it passes through rock layers consisting of different minerals.

The amount of carbon dioxide varies depending on the type of mineral water, so each of them has its own unique taste.

In addition to carbon dioxide, the taste of water is mainly determined by the following three minerals: calcium (mainly 0.5 grams per 1 liter), potassium and magnesium (usually 10 to 100 milligrams per 1 liter of water).

Decisive for determining the taste of water is the balance of minerals in it. So, mineral waters with a high content of potassium dissolved in them also differ in taste, since they contain different amounts of calcium and other minerals.

In addition to medicinal waters with a high sulfur content, there are also mineral waters rich in iron or iodine, as well as saturated with magnesium and calcium.

Pay attention to the chemical composition of water indicated on the label to understand the variety of minerals and make your choice consciously.

Rescue bottle

A small transparent plastic bottle filled with water has become a hallmark for people involved in sports and healthy eating. Those who run in the morning wear it in their hand or on their belts, women take it out of their handbags, in the office it often stands next to the computer.

Such a bottle of water, of course, has certain advantages. Ordinary or mineral water quenches not only thirst, but also hunger. A sudden appetite is often the reason for the absorption of something sweet. This is where a saving sip from this bottle will help you - it will drown out the feeling of hunger at least for a short time.

There are a number of mineral waters in the world, which, unlike most waters, have a number of advantages. In the TOP 10 mineral waters, you will find waters that contain a large number of useful minerals that water receives when passing through volcanic rocks and other layers of the Earth. These waters help prevent chronic diseases, bone problems, and stomach problems. These waters are often more expensive than ordinary waters. If you want to drink really healthy water, find among our list the one that is sold in your country. Based on the materials of the TOP10-World rating.

1 Evian

2 Perrier

3 BORJOMI (Borjomi)

4 San Pellegrino (San Pelegrino)

Mineral water is water extracted from natural underground sources. It has a certain chemical composition: it contains a set of minerals. Actually, that's why it is called mineral.

Depending on how many minerals are contained in such water, it can be curative, canteen or canteen.

Medicinal water can be found in pharmacies, but it is better to go for it, of course, to water resorts - it retains its healing properties better right at the source itself.

The most common of those that are usually found in stores are table and medicinal table waters. What kind of water is, as a rule, read on the label.

Table mineral water
Table mineral water contains no more than 1 g of minerals per liter. This stimulates digestion and has no medicinal properties. It can be drunk in any quantity. Which one you prefer is up to you.
True, table water is advised only to drink, and not to cook food on it. When boiled, mineral salts precipitate or form compounds that are not absorbed by the body. Accordingly, the load on the kidneys increases, in addition, salts can lead to the formation of kidney stones.

Therapeutic-table mineral water
Therapeutic table mineral water contains from 1 to 10 g of minerals per liter. Also, medicinal table water may be less mineralized, but contain a certain amount of biologically active components - iron, arsenic, boron, silicon, iodine.

Therapeutic-table mineral water is drunk both for prevention and as a dining room. But you should be careful with it: in an unlimited amount, it can lead to a violation of the salt balance in the body and exacerbate chronic diseases. Such water will be treated only if a specialist picked it up for you.

According to the chemical composition, mineral water is: bicarbonate, chloride and sulfate.

There is also mixed mineral water (hydrocarbonate-chloride, sulfate-hydrocarbonate, etc.), as well as with biologically active substances (iodine, calcium, fluorine, etc.). The taste of mineral water depends on the spectrum of certain minerals and their quantity.

Mineral water with a high content of sodium chloride has a salty taste, magnesium sulfate - bitter. Mineral water from the hydrocarbon group is considered the most delicious (the label indicates sulfate-hydrocarbonate, hydrocarbonate-chloride, hydrocarbonate-sodium, etc.).

Hydrocarbonate water- contains bicarbonates (mineral salts), more than 600 mg per liter.

sulfate water- contains more than 200 mg of sulfates per liter.

Stimulates the motility of the gastrointestinal tract, favorably affects the restoration of liver and gallbladder function.
It is used for diseases of the biliary tract, chronic hepatitis, diabetes, obesity.
It has a mild laxative effect, removes harmful substances and impurities from the body.
Sulfate water is not recommended for children and adolescents to drink: sulfates can interfere with the absorption of calcium.

Chloride water- contains more than 200 mg of chlorides per liter.

It is used for disorders of the digestive system. In combination with sodium, it regulates the functioning of the intestines, biliary tract and liver.
Stimulates metabolic processes in the body, improves the secretion of the stomach, pancreas, small intestine.
Contraindicated in high blood pressure.

Mixed mineral water- has a mixed structure (chloride-sulfate, bicarbonate-sulfate, etc.). This enhances its healing effect.

About some popular mineral waters

Water with oxygen
Oxygenated water is one of the most common. Such water is an alternative source of blood oxygen saturation. It acts like an oxygen foam, familiar to many since childhood. Such water is useful for diseases of the broncho-pulmonary system - chronic bronchitis, etc.

water with silver
Silver is an antioxidant. It neutralizes harmful organisms, including those in water. Therefore, water with silver is stored longer. This, in particular, explains the fact why in the church, when consecrating water, a silver cross is lowered into it.

Water with iodine
Most of Ukraine suffers from iodine deficiency (it is especially noticeable in Western Ukraine). Iodine deficiency leads to many serious diseases, in particular, to dysfunction of the thyroid gland. As a result, metabolism is disturbed, blood pressure indicators worsen. Lack of iodine also affects the mood - a person is depressed.

However, it is better to draw iodine from natural sources (sea fish, seaweed). So, in 1 st. a spoonful of seaweed contains the daily rate of iodine. The iodine in mineral water is inorganic and is rather hard to digest by the body.

Word to the expert
Alexander MARTYNCHUK,
gastroenterologist, nutritionist
"Healthy Nutrition Center"
Ukrainian Research Institute of Nutrition:

“When choosing mineral water, first of all, you should find out if you have any contraindications to the use of this or that water. Even if it is carbonated water or not, well-being may depend.

Soda quenches thirst well, which is why it is popular in the summer. Carbon dioxide irritates the taste buds of the mouth, the body receives a signal that fluid is coming.

Carbonated water increases the acidity of the stomach: getting into it, the gases form a bubble that stretches the walls of the stomach and it reacts to this as if it were taking a large amount of food. As a result, it reflexively increases the production of acid. Therefore, carbonated water is useful for people with low stomach acidity.

Water without gas should be drunk by people who suffer from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Gas bubbles irritate the walls of the stomach, causing them to produce more acid, and also irritate the biliary system, causing it to spasm. In general, the digestive process is disturbed.

Medicinal mineral water should be treated in the same way as medicines. If you drink it systematically, and it is chosen incorrectly (for example, you just like its taste or someone you know advised), then you can harm your body.

Uncontrolled use of medicinal mineral water leads to a change in the acid balance of the human body. With increased acidity of the stomach, it can provoke an ulcer, gastritis, heartburn.

"Useful" highly mineralized water can provoke the formation of sand in the kidneys. If such water also has a diuretic effect, it can provoke renal colic.

In addition, some medicinal mineral waters have a choleretic effect. If there are stones or sand in the gallbladder, water can lead to hepatic colic.

Therefore, you should drink medicinal water only on the recommendation of a doctor.
In any case, it is impossible to drink the same mineral water (medical or medicinal-table) for 10 years.

Much depends on the packaging of water: healing mineral water shows its healing properties to the maximum right at the source. The farther it moves away from it, the less of these properties it retains.

Medicinal mineral water should be stored and sold in glass containers. Only in this case it will be most useful. The fact is that under the influence of sunlight in the water, the processes of destruction of useful substances occur, and it loses its beneficial properties. Mineral water stored in transparent plastic bottles can only be called therapeutic with a big stretch. Therefore, if you pay attention, mineral water in "glass" is much more expensive. Of course, the difference is felt in taste.

How much water you need to drink per day, mineral or ordinary, depends on the person and his diet. It is believed that a day should drink from 1.5 to 3 liters of water. This is not so, because water enters the body not only in its pure form, but also as part of other products: fruits, vegetables, etc. In addition, some people are prone to swelling, so a large amount of water is contraindicated for them.

Drink as much as you want. If you want to drink, drink."