There are also essential minerals such calcium and magnesium, silica and potassium in drinking water which are important to our health.
Calcium is needed for strong bones and teeth as well as plays a critical role in blood clotting, cell growth and production of hormones. Magnesium is also needed for strong bones and for energy metabolism as well as the structure and functioning of muscles. Magnesium also helps to regulate blood pressure and medical studies have shown protective effect on the risk of hypertension when magnesium is present in drinking water.
Silica in drinking water may help to reduce development of Alzheimer’s disease and other disorders. Potassium helps to regulate fluid balance and blood pressure, in addition it is also responsible for blood sugar level and the conduction of nerve impulses.