What mineral waters are recommended for use for gastritis with high acidity?

It is believed that a person cannot live even 7 days without water. More recently, nutritionists called for drinking 1.5-2 liters a day. Today it is believed that the daily norm is a personal indicator, depending on anthropometric data, physiology, and lifestyle. At the same time, water can be different - regular drinking, carbonated, mineral. Today you can find many types of mineral water on sale. It is poured into glass and plastic, bottles of various sizes. People love the drink for its healing properties. However, not everyone knows how to drink mineral water correctly, how many varieties there are, and what therapeutic and prophylactic properties it has. We will talk about this in the article.

Features of choice

When the stomach becomes inflamed, hydrochloric acid begins to form in excess .
Alkaline and sulfide types of water, containing large quantities of bicarbonates, salts and metal ions, help reduce its production.

This mineral water for gastritis:

1. Helps reduce acidity.
2. Stimulates mucus formation.
3. Reduces the effect of hydrogen chloride.

Reference! It is better to drink healing mineral water directly from the well, but if it is not possible to go to a sanatorium, you need to open the package of water at least 10 hours before taking it, then carbon dioxide will be released.
When the blood is saturated with iodine, iron, sodium, bromine, which are present in alkaline water, metabolic processes are accelerated . Food does not stagnate in the stomach and is quickly sent to the intestines.

Hydrocarbonate and sulfide types of mineral water are sold in glass and plastic bottles.

When purchasing medicinal water, you need to pay attention to the label where the pH level is written . With high acidity, this indicator should be greater than 7.

Indications of Essentuki mineral water

It is recommended to use the drinks in question in case of detection of certain diseases, regardless of the exacerbation phase

The benefits of medicinal mineral water

When, when heaviness in the abdomen or stomach pain occurs, a person does not drink a bunch of pills, but consults a doctor and begins, following the recommendations, to drink mineral water, he will definitely feel relief.

After treatment:

1. Salt balance is normalized.
2. The body is saturated with useful substances.
3. Acidity decreases.
4. The production of enzymes is accelerated.
5. Peristalsis increases.

Attention! The patient no longer suffers from heartburn, and the specific smell from the mouth disappears. Food is digested faster, a person no longer suffers from constipation or stomach pain.

Composition of the product

Which mineral water is best to drink directly depends on its composition. It contains the following components:

• sodium; • potassium; • calcium; • magnesium; • iron; • iodine; • boron; • bromine; • fluorine.

In addition, there is carbon dioxide in the water, which forms bubbles. It significantly softens the taste of the drink.

Main contraindications

Healing drinks should not be consumed uncontrollably , and incorrect selection, too frequent use, is not only ineffective for gastritis, but also leads to changes in the salt balance.

Mineral water is contraindicated:

• 
  in case of circulatory disorders;

• with acute pyelonephritis;
• for cardiovascular pathologies;
• for intestinal and stomach bleeding;
• with severe vomiting;
• blockage of the ducts through which bile exits;
• with urolithiasis.

Expectant mothers suffering from gestosis should not drink alkaline water. You cannot combine mineral water with alcohol or drink it after intoxication.

Any pathology causes discomfort to people. For gastritis with high acidity, it is recommended to combine mineral water with other therapeutic measures. Only with complex therapy is the effect guaranteed.

Carefully! Gas bubbles, which are contained in water from a bottle that has not had time to settle, irritate the walls and mucous membrane of the stomach, which is fraught with gastroesophageal reflux.

Drinking alkaline water - how beneficial is its effect on the body? Literature review

Recently, many publications have appeared on the topic of nutrition, which helps a living organism maintain acid-base balance, preventing it from shifting to the acidic side [1, 2]. This diet includes both a diet rich in vegetables and fruits and drinking alkaline water.

The acid-base balance of the internal environment of the body is maintained within fairly strict limits at the pH level of arterial blood from 7.26 to 7.45 by the body's buffer systems [3], and it is generally accepted that it changes only in severe diseases. However, analysis of the acid-base balance of the blood, as a rule, was carried out in patients with severe pathology and was little studied in practically healthy people exposed to the negative influence of the environment, stress, changes in diet, etc. Currently, more sensitive methods and models are being developed that may help to understand more subtle, but very important for health, pH fluctuations [4, 5].

There is a study that convincingly proves that not only severe health conditions, but also working conditions in modern industry reliably shift traditional indicators of the blood buffer system (pH, PaCO2, blood PaO2 and HCO in plasma) in plastics factory workers [6]. More subtle changes in acid-base balance in connection with the evolution of human nutrition from a historical perspective are also described in the European Journal of Nutrition in 2001 [7]. It also states that “during high-intensity activity, acidosis is responsible for fatigue and exhaustion of working muscles. "Administering a bicarbonate supplement before exercise improved performance while delaying the onset of fatigue." Acid-base balance depends on nutrition before high-intensity training. Low carbohydrate intake before training leads to a shift to the acidic side after intense exercise [8, 9]. Determining the acid-base balance using urine indicators (pH, bicarbonates, urea) can also show the balance of acids and bases in the body. This method revealed the negative impact of the Western style of eating with a large amount of protein on changes in urine parameters in the acidic direction [10]. There are other works proving the influence of nutrition on the acid-base balance in both humans and animals, which emphasize that an unbalanced diet changes the acid-base balance to the acidic side [11–13].

Thus, the role of nutrition in maintaining the acid-base balance has been confirmed and continues to be studied, and a significant proportion of the diet is water, which has a significant effect on health along with food. The literature has accumulated a lot of data on the beneficial effects on health of drinking alkaline water, which is the basis for correcting the acid-base balance against the background of a person’s usual diet. Its effect on general health, blood glucose levels, body weight, recovery of athletes after strenuous training, etc. has been studied, which will be discussed separately below.

Materials and research methods

Randomized clinical trials, as well as groups of non-randomized trials, were analyzed.

Results and discussions

Drinking water in all countries is regulated by pH, but the permissible range of fluctuations is quite wide. In the Russian Federation, acceptable parameters for drinking water are pH in the range of 6–9 [14], covering the range from slightly acidic to alkaline reactions. Drinking water with a pH value of 8–9 is alkaline, being within the normalized parameters for daily consumption.

One of the most controversial issues that arises when considering the benefits of drinking alkaline water is the doubt that it can be completely neutralized by the acidic environment of the stomach. Indeed, at first glance, this question is obvious, and there is an assumption that the alkaline environment will be completely inactivated by gastric juice, losing its beneficial properties. However, the answer to this question is not so simple, and it would be wrong to consider it based only on the physicochemical properties of the two media, losing sight of some features of the evacuation of gastric contents. This issue has been very carefully considered by some researchers, since in medicine there is always a rather pressing question of how to avoid inactivation of certain medications and reduce the time of their contact with the acidic contents of the stomach. This issue in relation to alkaline water will be considered for the first time in this review.

To understand the degree and time of contact of alkaline water with the acidity of the stomach, it is necessary to consider the features of the evacuation of liquid and food from the stomach. Methods for studying gastric emptying patterns include gastrointestinal sampling techniques [15–18], scintigraphy [19, 20], pharmacokinetic analysis of marker substances [21], and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) [22, 23].

For the first time, the mechanism of much faster evacuation of water compared to food was described and studied in 1908 by G.V. Waldeyer, who described the anatomical structure of the folds of the mucosa on the lesser curvature of the stomach (Fig.), which acts as a path for rapid evacuation of fluid [24 ], calling it “Magenstrasse” - gastric path. By the way, it was this famous histologist and anatomist who introduced the terms “neuron” and “chromosome”.

Subsequently, the Waldeyer phenomenon was repeatedly described by other authors [25, 26] and was finally confirmed in the 70s of the last century [27, 28]. In 2007 and 2015 the phenomenon of rapid evacuation of water (within 10 minutes) from the stomach was confirmed using mathematical models [29, 30].

In 2022, a group of German scientists published a work using MRI to study the mechanism of evacuation of water drunk both on an empty stomach and after a meal, and in this work various types of food were studied (hardness, calorie content, fat content) [31]. Despite the high variability in the time of water evacuation among subjects, it was confirmed that most of the water does not mix with chyme and is evacuated much faster than food. Most of all, homogeneous low-fat food, with which the liquid is mixed in the stomach, delays evacuation.

The rate of water evacuation is also affected by its temperature - cool drinks (5–20 °C) pass from the stomach to the duodenum faster than warm drinks (25–40 °C) [32, 33]. It should be noted that all studies were carried out on volumes of 250–350 ml, that is, the evacuation function of the stomach when consuming large volumes of food was not studied; water was also drunk in an amount of 250 ml.

Despite the fact that the issue of the peculiarities of the evacuation of water from the stomach has been quite well studied and confirmed, it is known only to a certain circle of researchers and is not widely discussed among practical doctors. Although this particular phenomenon would help to understand the mechanism of absorption and breakdown of certain drugs and liquids, long-term contact with the acidic environment of the stomach would be undesirable.

Familiarization with the Waldeyer phenomenon makes it clear that a significant part of the alkaline water in the stomach after its consumption will be evacuated into the duodenum quite quickly along the folds of the lesser curvature and will not come into contact with the acidic environment of gastric juice concentrated in the antrum. This process occurs especially quickly when the stomach is empty. In other words, the acidity of gastric juice does not affect the maintenance of alkalinity of the liquid. As recommendations for maximizing the preservation of an alkaline environment, the most optimal mode would be to drink alkaline water on an empty stomach or between meals.

The effects of alkaline water produced by electrolysis on the human body have been studied by individual authors in both animal models and humans. The general health effect of constant consumption of such water was considered, in particular, from the point of view of the impact on oxidative processes that cause extensive damage to biological macromolecules and lead to various diseases, aging and mutations. In particular, the mechanisms of protection against oxidation and damage to RNA, DNA and proteins were examined both in vitro [34–37] and in vivo in laboratory rats [38]. It was assumed that alkaline water is an ideal absorber of active oxygen, which is one of the most powerful damaging factors in living systems. The research results confirmed this thesis. All of these studies established that alkaline water tended to inhibit single-strand breaks in DNA, RNA, and protect proteins from the effects of oxidative stress. Alkaline water has also been shown to increase the activity of a key detoxifying enzyme in the body, superoxide dismutase, which is a major defense against free radical damage [34, 35].

Water in the alkaline range (pH 8.5–9.5) has been well demonstrated to have antioxidant effects in dialysis patients. KC Huang et al. studied reactive oxygen species in the plasma of these patients and found that such water reduced peroxide levels increased by hemodialysis and minimized markers of inflammation (C-reactive protein and interleukin-6) after 1 month of consumption. These data suggest that cardiovascular complications (stroke and heart attack) in hemodialysis patients can be prevented or delayed by this harmless drinking regimen [39]. Moreover, in terms of activity and test results, the use of alkaline water in this group of patients is comparable to the effect of injected vitamin C, but, unlike the latter, without the risk of oxalate formation [40]. The same article noted that six months of drinking alkaline water increased hematocrit and decreased the number of cytokines that mobilize the inflammatory response.

Free radical oxidation is known to drive many age-related diseases, so antioxidants may be useful in mitigating the ravages of aging and possibly slowing it down. G. Fernandes from the University of Texas reported that various types of laboratory mice given alkaline water from birth lived 20-50% longer than a control group that drank tap water. He also found a decrease in peroxide levels in the serum of experimental mice compared to control mice [41]. A study conducted on nematodes in which alkaline water was used as an aqueous medium showed that it significantly extended the lifespan of the worms, which was interpreted as a manifestation of the scavenging effect of reactive oxygen species [42].

The healing effect of drinking alkaline water was registered and described in people in a study by N.V. Vorobyova (M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University) while studying intestinal microflora. Stimulation of the growth of normal anaerobic flora was noted. The positive impact was interpreted by the author as an improvement in the habitat and a favorable microecological background for the growth of automicroflora [43].

A 2001 Chinese study in humans demonstrated that drinking alkaline water for 3 to 6 months reduced hyperlipidemia, blood glucose levels in mild type 2 diabetes, and regulated blood pressure to normal [44]. . Similar results with blood sugar regulation were obtained in other studies. Another 2006 study conducted on laboratory rats with experimental diabetes confirmed these results [45]. After 12 weeks of drinking alkaline water, cholesterol, triglycerides and blood sugar levels decreased.

Since type 2 diabetes mellitus is a fairly pressing problem in modern society, it has received a lot of attention from various researchers. Interesting results were obtained in people with type 2 diabetes who were divided into groups and given water with different pH levels (7.0, 8.0, 9.5 and 11.5) for 14 days. It was found that water with pH 9.5 and 11.5 exhibits hypoglycemic properties, while lower values ​​do not have a statistically significant effect on blood glucose [46]. The authors also note that, along with the hypoglycemic effect, alkaline water exhibits a pronounced antioxidant effect, which is necessary for patients with diabetes, as well as a pronounced detoxification effect, manifested in increased urination. A Korean study conducted on diabetic mice confirmed that drinking alkaline water significantly reduced blood glucose concentrations and improved glucose tolerance [47]. However, there was no effect on insulin levels. Two more studies confirmed not only the reduction of blood glucose and normalization of glucose tolerance, but also better preservation of pancreatic β-cells, which are actively destroyed during the progression of this disease [48, 49].

Studies on the effects of alkaline water on the body have also been conducted among athletes and among people who have undergone intense physical activity. It is assumed that intense physical activity provokes oxidative stress in the body [50]. Dehydration after exercise also provokes an increase in the level of malonaldehyde, which is one of the markers of oxidative stress [51]. Red blood cells are very sensitive to oxidation. Hemoglobin saturated with iron decomposes, releasing superoxide [49, 52]. When reactive oxygen species initiate peroxidation of lipid membranes, cell membrane proteins often become cross-linked and red blood cells become stiffer with less mobility [53]. These mechanisms change the properties of erythrocytes, including reducing blood fluidity and increasing the aggregation of its cells, which leads to an increase in blood viscosity and impaired blood flow [54]. Similar changes under the influence of oxidizing agents occur with platelets [55]. Platelet aggregation is also enhanced by finibrinogen, which is exposed to oxidative stress [56]. Therefore, one of the indicators of pronounced oxidative stress in athletes can be considered an increase in blood viscosity, which is aggravated by dehydration after intense training.

Rapid recovery after intense physical activity is a pressing problem in sports medicine. J. Weidman et al. conducted a double-blind, randomized study to compare the effectiveness of post-exercise rehydration using standard drinking water and alkaline water (pH 9.5) obtained by electrolysis, in which blood viscosity parameters were studied [57]. This study found a significant difference in whole blood viscosity when assessing the consumption of high pH water compared to standard purified water during the recovery phase (120 min) after acute exercise-induced dehydration. The authors explain the results obtained by the neutralization of oxidative processes identified after intense physical activity in the body of athletes. A study conducted with three types of water: mineral (pH 6.1), alkaline low-mineral (pH and regular drinking water) also found better rehydration after high-intensity interval training with improved lactate utilization when drinking alkaline low-mineral water after exercise [58].

In another study, DP Heil demonstrated faster and better rehydration with bottled alkaline water (pH 10) than with standard drinking water in ten male cyclists. Markers of rehydration included urine specific gravity, diuresis, serum protein concentration, and restoration of fluid balance [59]. Bicarbonate bottled alkaline water with micronutrients (pH 9.1) has also shown better restorative properties compared to drinking water and in martial arts athletes after water restriction for rapid pre-competition weight loss [60]. The studies listed above demonstrate that water with an alkaline pH shows better restorative properties compared to neutral drinking water, regardless of whether it is obtained by electrolysis or bottled.

conclusions

Thus, water with a pH of 9–10 can be considered as an additional health factor. A growing body of scientific research has shown no negative negative effects on the body. From the reviewed publications, it is clear that drinking alkaline water may provide additional antioxidant support, has a beneficial effect on health in diabetes and hyperlipidemia, and may improve blood rheology when it is impaired due to intense physical activity. The use of alkaline water in sports for more active recovery after training can provide an additional safe tool for maintaining the health of athletes.

The literature data presented in the review can also help develop recommendations for taking alkaline water to maximize the preservation of its beneficial properties. The peculiarities of the evacuation function of the stomach when consuming food up to 250 ml allow most of it not to mix with its contents. However, this does not apply to the entire volume of water drunk. Some of it still mixes, especially if the food is homogeneous and semi-liquid. The most complete retention of properties is most likely to occur when drinking alkaline water on an empty stomach or between meals. It should also be taken into account that the studies involved liquid volumes of up to 250 ml. How large volumes of water are evacuated from the stomach remains unknown to date.

In conclusion, it should be noted that research into the effects of alkaline water on health remains highly relevant, since there are prospects for an additional safe nutritional factor that has a beneficial effect on the body and is accessible to a wide range of the population.

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DOI: 10.26295/OS.2019.16.75.011

Drinking alkaline water – how beneficial is its effect on the body? Literature review / E. A. Khokhlova For citation: Attending physician No. 6/2019; Page numbers in the issue: 44-49 Tags: physical activity, acid-base balance, diabetes

Types of mineral water that you can drink with this disease

Alkaline water, recommended for gastritis, contains significant amounts of bicarbonates .

Stimulate metabolism, prevent the formation of hydrochloric acid, improve digestion:

• "Essentuki";
• "Shayanskaya";
• "Glade Kupel";
• "Luzhanskaya";
• "Mitarbi".

Borjomi water, discovered near a mountain river in Georgia, began to be used for stomach diseases at the beginning of the 19th century .

This mineral water owes its healing properties to the presence in high concentrations of:

• chlorine and magnesium;
• sulfur and sodium;
• potassium and boron.

“Borjomi” not only reduces acidity, but also relieves the feeling of heaviness in the stomach, belching, and nausea.

For gastritis, it is recommended to drink 300 ml of mineral water 1.5 hours before meals , and to eliminate heartburn - 30 minutes before eating.

Luzhanskaya hydrocarbonate water has a similar composition, which began to be used in European countries in the 19th century after research by Hungarian pharmacists. The source of the mineral water, which in some places rises to the surface, is located at a depth of 100 m in the Carpathian region.

Water, which
consists of 96% bicarbonates, is recommended for use for gastritis with high acidity , which is accompanied by heaviness in the abdomen and heartburn.
The doctor usually recommends that the patient try a quarter glass of mineral water per day, and within 3 days increase the dosage to 200 ml at a time.

Reference! Polyana Kvasova water was used by residents of Transcarpathia for domestic needs 5 centuries ago, but the fact that it has medicinal properties was proven by the Hungarian pharmacist Moliar only at the beginning of the 20th century.

Alkaline mineral water is extracted from a spring whose depth is 150 m . “Polyana Kvasova” reduces inflammation and restores salt metabolism in case of gastritis.

If the acidity is high, drink the water hot. To eliminate an attack of heartburn, drink 1/3 cup in small sips. The duration of taking Polyana Kvasova for the treatment of gastritis is sometimes one and a half months.

Sodium chloride water “Mirgorodskaya” is odorless, but not everyone likes its salty taste. The composition of the mineral water is rich in micro and macroelements , which enhance the therapeutic effect.

Contained in water:

• vitamins of most groups;
• silicic acid:
• organic substances.

Bicarbonates, which are sent to the stomach when taking Mirgorodskaya, restore secretion.

Calcium ions stimulate the formation of enzymes. Water treats chronic gastritis with different acidity.

Mineral water heated to 40° should be drunk an hour to an hour and a half before eating food. This allows you to get rid of heaviness in the abdomen, pain and cramps in the stomach.

The chloride-carbonate waters of “Essentuki”, discovered in the Stavropol Territory, were first studied and described by academician from St. Petersburg A. Nelyubov and are extracted from several wells at different depths.

Attention! With the correct dosage, mineral water helps cure gastritis, reduce acidity, and eliminate heaviness in the stomach.

After using "Essentuki":

1. Metabolism is restored.
2. Mucus released during gastritis is removed.
3. The formation of enzymes in the stomach increases.

Drink 200 ml of the drink three times a day, heated to 40° , use mineral water not only for treatment, but also for the prevention of gastritis, increasing acidity for 3, maximum 4 weeks.

The mineralization of Slavyanovskaya water, extracted at a depth of more than 300 m, is low, but a large percentage of sulfates and hydrocarbonates allows it to be used for the treatment of gastritis.

Metal ions contained in the soft-tasting drink enhance metabolism. Drink mineral water three times a day before meals.

Composition of Essentuki mineral water

The composition of the healing water in question includes the same healing components, however, there are differences in their volumes

Indications for use

Medicinal table carbonated water helps speed up the recovery process in diseases of the digestive tract, respiratory system, and cardiovascular system, and helps prolong the stage of remission in chronic pathologies.

What it helps with:

• hypertension, ischemia, myocarditis, cardiopathy;
• gastritis, peptic ulcer, colitis, pancreatitis;
• asthma;
• urological diseases – prostatitis, cystitis, decreased potency;
• gynecological problems - inflammation, adhesions, infertility;
• neuritis, increased excitability, nervous fatigue;
• osteochondrosis;
• diseases of ENT organs.

Mineral water is prescribed after removing stones from the gall bladder, for dyskinesia, diabetes, to reduce the manifestations of toxicosis during early pregnancy.

Important! Drinking water called Narzan, which is sold in supermarkets, has little in common with a healing drink. Medicinal water can only be purchased in pharmacies.

How does gastritis treatment begin at the Borjomi resort?

The first step to recovery is a consultation with a general practitioner and gastroenterologist, a medical examination of the patient, and, if necessary, laboratory tests. Based on the data obtained about the patient’s condition, the type of disease, the severity of its course, the doctor draws up a treatment course plan, which includes in his program an individually developed diet and nutrition regimen, balneotherapy procedures - the therapeutic use of mineral waters. This includes both external use of natural and artificially prepared mineral waters (baths, various types of showers) and internal use (drinking, inhalation, gastric lavage). In parallel with the main health measures, physiotherapeutic methods are also prescribed: magnetotherapy, ozokerite therapy, herbal medicine, aromatherapy and others. Taken together, these procedures effectively affect blood circulation in the tissues of the stomach, improve gastrointestinal motility, reduce inflammation and swelling of the mucous membrane, and stimulate the regeneration of damaged areas.

The digestion process involves the release of acid

Mucus, which is 98% water and 2% mucin, protects the stomach from acid. Mucin is a complex polymer that binds large amounts of water. The cells located under this layer secrete Na bicarbonate, which is retained in this layer and if stomach acid tries to penetrate this layer, the bicarbonate neutralizes it.

As a result, a salt plaque forms on the wall and if there is enough water in the body, it is quickly washed out of the stomach wall, and if not, the protective layer becomes less viscous, the mucus becomes less homogeneous, acid enters the mucous layer of the stomach, causing pain, gastritis and ulcers in the stomach. further.

Price and analogues

The cost of Borjomi water depends on the container and volume:

• glass 0.33 l – 89 rub.
• glass 0.5 l – 93 rub.;
• plastic 0.5 l – 96 rub.;
• plastic 0.75 l – 87 rub.

Georgian mineral water is produced by IDS Borjomi Georgia. It is part of the largest producer of mineral waters of natural origin, IDS Borjomi International, which unites large enterprises from Georgia, Ukraine and Russia.

Borjomi has analogues in Russia. Similar alkaline waters with a similar mineral composition can replace mineral water.

Table “Analogues of Georgian Borjomi water”

A separate analogue is the Georgian mineral water Nabeglavi. Natural hydrocarbonate water is not inferior to Borjomi in composition, medicinal properties and price (95 rubles for 0.5 liters and 135 rubles for 1 liter).

Release form and composition of Narzan

Narzan is a medicinal table alkaline water, which is extracted from a natural source and is formed due to the melting of Elbrus glaciers. Translated from the Kabardian dialect, the name means “drink of heroes.” The bottling city is Narzan - Kislovodsk, the average cost of the product is 60-90 rubles, depending on the volume, it goes on sale in glass and plastic bottles.

What's included:

• calcium;
• fluorine;
• sodium;
• sulfur;
• chlorine;
• magnesium;
• iodine;
• potassium;
• silicon.

The energy value of 100 ml of water is 0.1 kcal. 1 liter of water contains 30–35% of the daily dose of calcium and magnesium, 10% potassium and sodium.

The level of mineralization and taste of water depends on the type of product.

Types of Narzan:

1. Ordinary Narzan
   has a mild taste, low mineralization, contains little carbon dioxide, and is often used for external use.
2. Dolomite Narzan
   - medium degree of mineralization, high content of chlorine and sodium ions, has a good cleansing effect, accelerates metabolic processes.
3. Sulfate Narzan
   is acidic water with a specific taste, pH 6.3, has a high degree of mineralization, contains active iron, sodium sulfates and regulates the functioning of the digestive system, improves the process of food absorption, and has a choleretic effect.
4. Calcined Narzan
   is used to prevent dental diseases, strengthen bones, nails; water is useful during pregnancy and during breastfeeding.
5. Magnesium Narzan
   is a good antidepressant, has a sedative effect, and improves memory.

Important! Narzan is healing water, you need to drink it in courses. It is not suitable for every day or regular use.

Water is the only effective remedy

Knowing that stress can lead to serious stomach diseases, it is necessary to take measures to protect the gastrointestinal tract from its own enzymes of the stomach and duodenum.

There can be many ways here, for example, drinking a glass of cold water at a time of stress can protect the gastrointestinal tract - it will simply dissolve and wash away the duodenal enzymes that have entered the stomach. Actually, this is why it is customary to give cold water to a person in a moment of excitement.

General conclusion: it should be recognized that the basis of dyspeptic pain (gastritis, duodenal ulcer) is still dehydration, which can manifest itself in different ways, causing secondary symptoms (growth of bacteria, disruption of organs under stress, etc.), which are generally considered cause of dyspepsia. That is, water is probably the only effective remedy.

Question answer

Nabeglavi or Borjomi – which is better?

Nabeglavi and Borjomi belong to the medicinal table mineral carbonated waters of Georgia of the alkaline group. Healing liquids have a similar composition and similar healing qualities. This allows you to replace them with each other if one of them is missing in the pharmacy.

The rich composition of Borjomi medicinal table water allows it to be used as an auxiliary therapy for pathologies of the digestive, cardiovascular and urinary systems. The unique properties of mineral water are also used in cosmetology - face masks rejuvenate, relieve inflammation and redness of the skin, cleanse the epidermis and return it to a healthy color.

The correct dosage, compliance with instructions and contraindications help to avoid negative consequences for the body and get the maximum benefit from Borjomi mineral water.

Useful properties of Narzan water

Due to its unique composition, Narzan water has a beneficial effect on the functioning of various systems in the body.

Benefits of Narzan:

• lowers cholesterol levels, improves vascular function;
• normalizes metabolism;
• regulates gastrointestinal functions;
• restores the functioning of the liver and gall bladder;
• increases immunity;
• normalizes arterial parameters;
• improves cerebral circulation;
• lowers blood sugar levels.

With regular intake of water, the aging process slows down, the risk of developing cancer pathologies decreases, and the condition of the skin, hair, and nails improves.

Narzan baths

Baths with mineral water are one of the most popular and effective methods of sanatorium treatment; carbon dioxide penetrates through the pores and spreads with the blood throughout the body, which has a beneficial effect on the functioning of internal organs.

Benefits of the procedures:

• the functioning of the sweat and sebaceous glands improves;
• the work of the heart muscle is normalized;
• the tone of skeletal muscles increases;
• kidney function improves;
• redox processes are activated;
• due to active oxygen saturation, endurance increases;
• baths have a relaxing, sedative effect and help get rid of depression.

Water temperature is 32–36 degrees, session duration is 5–20 minutes, procedures are carried out 3–5 times a week.

Narzan promotes the rapid removal of harmful and toxic substances from the body; it is recommended to drink water if you have a hangover or after poisoning.