Nutritionist named the most useful mineral water

Nutritionist, endocrinologist Anton Polyakov on Friday, June 5, told us which mineral water is most useful.

In conversation with aif.ru the specialist noted that there is no universally useful mineral water — the choice depends on the state of health and the purpose of use.

According to him, mineral waters differ in composition and content of various substances, therefore they have different indications. Some are recommended for stomach diseases, others promote the outflow of bile, and others help maintain the body's electrolyte balance. For medicinal purposes, mineral water should be selected by a doctor, taking into account medical indications.

The expert noted that there are more universal options that are suitable for most people in small quantities. However, even such water should be consumed taking into account its mineralization and composition, as they affect the body. kp.ru .

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Earlier, therapist Elena Ustinova said that in the heat you should drink at least 1 liter of liquid for every 30 kg of body weight. Regular drinking water, mineral water without excess sugar, water with lemon, and herbal teas are best suited for maintaining water balance, RT notes.

In April, urologist-oncologist Vigen Malkhasyan noted that frequent consumption of mineral water can lead to the formation of kidney stones. According to him, the problem lies in the high sodium content in some mineral waters. This leads to the fact that the kidneys begin to actively remove calcium, which contributes to the formation of stones, notes 360.ru .

In turn, general practitioner Tatiana Romanenko, in a conversation with NSN, advised drinking at least 3 liters of water in the heat. Thus, the body receives protection from overheating and heat stroke. She advised using water, mineral water, and slightly mineralized waters to quench thirst.

Prior to that, Alexander Nazarov, a specialist in medicinal and mineral waters, told us what medicinal properties mineral water has. He noted that the composition of water should contain calcium, magnesium and silicon — they help digest food, cleanse the intestines, liver and kidneys, and normalize metabolism.