What are the main types of additives put into bottled water and what purpose do they serve?
The additives used in bottled water depend on the marketing strategy. You may find water with added electrolyles (Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium) promising better sports performance, vitamins B, C, Zinc and antioxidants for increased vitality, but these are all chemically derived and you get a lot more of these from natural foods or from the separately sold pill. Other ingredients sound interesting, but may benefit you only in theory, have no proven effect, are not regulated and may actually be dangerous. For example, L-Carnitine, D-Ribose, ChromeMate is sold for weight loss, Glucuronolactone, Ginkgo biloba, Ginseng, Guarana for energy and alertness. Oxygenated water is not any better than regular and your body will get more O2 from a walk in the park. • Is bottled water better than tap? If you want to get more out of the drink than what plain tap water has to offer, have a 100 percent fruit or vegetable juice instead. If you want water and have some extra money to spend – get a bottled
