Water Information
Water is truly an amazing substance. It is the only compound to exist in nature in all three states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas. About 3/4 of the earths surface is covered in water. About 60 % of the human body is water. The unique properties of the water molecule make its solid form less dense than the liquid, so ice floats. Without this phenomenon, life itself would be impossible. Water dissolves or carries virtually anything it contacts. Because of this, completely pure water is essentially non-existent. The water on earth is continually recycled as depicted in the water cycle.
Studies and Publications
Plastic Bottles
A new study was published on January 8th, 2024 exposing the existence of vast quantities of plastics in bottled water. The study, conducted by researchers at Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University, and Columbia Mailman School of Public Health, found the presence of “more than 105 particles in each liter of bottled water, the majority of which are nanoplastics”.[1]
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This is the most significant study yet to date showing contamination in bottled water by plastic. We have been aware of the problem of plastic contamination in bottled water for many years. HydRx packages water in glass to avoid contamination from plastic bottles.
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Below is a direct link to the study. We encourage you to read it, or check out this article by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health that provides a wonderful summary of the study.
[1] Qian, N., Gao, X., Lang, X., Deng, H., Bratu, T. M., Chen, Q., Stapleton, P. A., Yan, B., & Min, W. (2024). Rapid single-particle chemical imaging of nanoplastics by SRS microscopy. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 121(3). https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2300582121
"Rapid single-particle chemical imaging of nanoplastics by SRS microscopy"
Oxygenated Water
There have been studies indicating that increased oxygen content in water can enhance athletic ability, flush toxins from the body, and increase metabolism of alcohol. These studies are limited and further research needs to be completed before attaining scientfic proof. However, we know that oxygen is good for our bodies and having more oxygen dissolved in water can only be beneficial. We also know the many health benefits of consuming enough water. We have complied some studies and publications and we encourage you to look through them.