Mineral Water Fit for High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemic) Treatment

A one-month intake of mineral water rich in calcium, magnesium bicarbonate, and sulfate decreased cholesterol and LDL levels by working as a High Cholesterol Treatment. But not TG or HDL levels in dyslipidemic adults (Reference:NCBI).

Cholesterol is a waxy substance the body uses to make cells and hormones. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) are two different kinds of cholesterol. When cholesterol levels are unhealthful, it increases the risk of serious health conditions, such as stroke or heart attacks.

Hydroponic therapy (drinking of mineral water), in particular water that is rich in minerals has shown to have an effect in reducing cholesterolaemic and lipaemic levels by increasing the lipoprotein metabolism. Mineral-rich water could provide an important supplementary contribution to total calcium and magnesium intake. The suggested mechanisms are related to the moderately alkaline nature of the study mineral water and an osmotic effect that may affect fat and cholesterol absorption and/or increase bile acid excretion.

References:

1) Hypolipidemic Activity of a Natural Mineral Water Rich in Calcium, Magnesium, and Bicarbonate in Hyperlipidemic Adults

2) In vitro study of triglyceride lipolysis and phase distribution of the reaction products and cholesterol: effects of calcium and bicarbonate

3) Reduction in cardiovascular risk by sodium-bicarbonated mineral water in moderately hypercholesterolemic young adults

4) Mineral water rich in bicarbonates reduces serum cholesterol in moderate risk cholesterol males

5) Effect of metabolic acidosis on hyperlipidemia in uremia