Naturally Yes! Our filtrations systems are designed to remove harmful contaminants like bacteria, viruses, heavy metals, and chemicals, while leaving beneficial minerals in the water.
Some common minerals that are considered beneficial for human health and may be desirable to keep:
- Calcium – essential for healthy bones and teeth, nerve function, and muscle contractions.
- Magnesium – important for bone health, energy production, and regulating blood pressure.
- Potassium – helps to regulate blood pressure and heart function, and supports muscle and nerve function.
- Iron – necessary for the production of red blood cells, and important for immune function and energy production.
- Zinc – important for immune function, wound healing, and cell growth and division.
- Fluoride – helps to prevent tooth decay and promote healthy teeth and bones.
However, some H2O sources may contain high levels of certain minerals that could lead to issues like hardness, staining, or unpleasant tastes and odours. In these cases, a water filter is designed to remove or reduce the levels of these minerals.
Interesting facts about minerals in water:
- Many minerals found in drinking water are essential for good health. Minerals like calcium, magnesium, and potassium can have positive effects on bone density, blood pressure, and heart health.
- The type and amount of minerals in drinking water can vary depending on the source of the H2O. Groundwater sources, for example, tend to have higher levels of minerals compared to surface water sources.
- Some minerals in drinking water can affect the taste of the water. For example, high levels of iron can give water a metallic taste, while high levels of sulfur can give water a rotten egg odor.
- Hard water is H2O that contains high levels of minerals, particularly calcium and magnesium. Hard water can cause mineral buildup in pipes and appliances, which can lead to reduced efficiency and higher energy bills.
- Certain minerals in drinking water can have negative effects on health if consumed in large amounts. For example, high levels of lead, arsenic, or cadmium in drinking water can be toxic and cause health problems.
- The World Health Organization has established guidelines for acceptable levels of minerals and other substances in drinking water. In order to ensure that it is safe for human consumption.
- Some studies suggest that drinking water with higher calcium and magnesium, may help reduce risk of heart disease and stroke.
- Bottled water can contain different levels of minerals compared to tap H2O, depend on source and treatment of the water.
Overall, minerals in H2O can have both positive and negative effects on human health. It’s important to monitor and regulate the levels of minerals and other substances in H2O to ensure that it is safe for consumption.
The best approach, is to choose a water filter that is designed to meet your specific needs and water quality concerns, and to consider the mineral content of your source water when selecting a filter.
Contact us to get your water tested or to find out more about water filtration solutions for your need.
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