Water, Water Classification,Mineral Water

1. Mineral WaterMineral Water
Md. Hamidul KowsarMd. Hamidul Kowsar
Dept. of PharmacyDept. of Pharmacy

2. Water
− Water is fluid which forms the world's streams, lakes, oceans
and rain,
− Water is made up of 2 hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
Different Types of water
• Tap water
• filtered water
• bottled, table, pure or drinking water
• spring water
• natural mineral water

3. • Even if water doesn’t give calories, it is a valuable nutrient
essential for survival.
• Water
– carries nutrients and oxygen to the cells,
– removes waste from the cells,
– helps to regulate body temperature,
– helps to absorb food nutrients and converts them into
energy,
– is crucial for many life-supporting chemical reactions
that constantly occur throughout the human body.

4. Mineral water is water that has either naturally or artificially
added minerals.
water occurring in nature with some dissolved salts present,
often bottled and sold as drinking water.
Mineral Water
Calcium Ca++
Magnesium Mg++
Sodium Na+
Potassium K+
Bicarbonate HCO3
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Mineral Composition of the WaterMineral Composition of the Water

5. • Highly mineralised
• Lightly mineralised :-
− They have a fixed residue lower than 50 mg/l and a very low
mineral salt content.
• Oligomineral :-
− Fixed Residue : more than 50 mg/l and lower than 500 mg/l ( low
salt content )
− Fixed Residue : between 500 and 1500 mg/l ( medium-high salt
content).
• Medium Mineralised :-
−Fixed Residue : more than 1500 mg/l (high salt content).

6. Mineral WaterMineral Water
Benefits of Mineral WaterBenefits of Mineral Water
•help breakdown waste materials in the body
•have therapeutic effects
•help relieve the pains and aches associated with rheumatism
and arthritis
 Lose Weight
 Improve Bone Health
 Lower Blood Pressure
 Lower LDL Cholesterol
 Aid Digestion
 Maintain Muscle Performance
 Maintain Electrolyte Balance
 Reduce Kidney Stone Risk
 Better Your Skin
 Other Benefits :

7. Infectious Microorganisms Found In Mineral WaterInfectious Microorganisms Found In Mineral Water
•bacteria - such as Shigella, Escherichia coli, Vibrio, and Salmonella
•viruses - such as Norwalk virus and rotaviruses
•protozoans - such as Entamoeba, Giardia, and Cryptosporidium
These microorganisms can cause symptoms such asThese microorganisms can cause symptoms such as
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps.
In healthy adults, these illnesses are usually mild and do not last
long.
In infants, children, the elderly, and persons with weakened
immune systems, these illnesses can be more severe.

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•MUM
•AQUAFINA
•FRESH
•ACME
•PRAN
•SPA
•JIBON
•SHANTI

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