Variation in the mineral content of commercially available bottled waters: implications for health and disease
The American Journal of MedicinePublished 1 August 1998
Philippe Garzon, Mark J. Eisenberg
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The ideal bottled water should be rich in magnesium and calcium and have a low sodium content, and there is great variation in the mineral content of commercially available bottled waters, which should be considered when selecting one for consumption.
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The ideal bottled water should be rich in magnesium and calcium and have a low sodium content. Because there is great variation in the mineral content of commercially available bottled waters, the actual mineral content of bottled water should be considered when selecting one for consumption.
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