Is Smartwater Bad For You?
Also Known As: Glacéau Smartwater
Short answer
Smart water is not bad for you. Though the water does not always originate from natural ground water or springs, it goes through a vigorous process of cleaning and is supplemented by minerals and electrolytes.
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Very healthy and numerous health benefits. A few harmful qualities may be associated, but only under certain circumstances such as an allergic reaction.
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Category 'A'
Very healthy and numerous health benefits. Side effects are rare. Things rated an 'A+' are typically necessary for survival (for example, water).
Very healthy and numerous health benefits. A few harmful qualities may be associated, but only under certain circumstances such as an allergic reaction.
Very healthy and numerous health benefits. Harmful qualities may be associated, but aren't usually serious.
It is important to note that even the best things in life can become bad in immoderate amounts. So, although something may be rated an 'A+', overconsumption/overdoing can bring unwanted effects.
Category 'B'
Very beneficial to your health. Things rated a 'B+' may have a few harmful qualities to pay attention to.
Overall beneficial to your health. Things rated a 'B' may have some harmful qualities to pay attention to.
More beneficial to your health than not. However, harmful qualities are most likely associated and shouldn't be overlooked.
The main difference between category 'A' and category 'B' is the harmful qualities typically present in 'B' items. Serious side effects are usually uncommon, but are still possible and should be taken note of.
Category 'C'
Both beneficial and harmful qualities associated. Things rated a 'C+' are typically a bit more on the beneficial side. Still, moderation is important.
A fairly even ratio of beneficial and harmful qualities. Moderation is important. Very general topics that can lean towards both sides of the spectrum will be placed here as well. Rice, for example, can be good or bad depending on the type.
More harmful than beneficial. Side effects are common, especially when consumed/done excessively. Moderation is very important.
Category 'C' usually denotes to both good and bad qualities. When it comes to this category, it is important to keep this word in mind: moderation.
Category 'D'
Harmful to your health. Although benefits may be associated, the bad most likely outweighs the good. Moderation is very important.
Harmful to your health. A few benefits may be associated, but the bad outweighs the good. Moderation is extremely important.
Harmful to your health. Very few, if any, benefits are present. Things in this category should be avoided as much as possible.
Category 'D' is typically for things that are more harmful than beneficial. While consuming/doing something unhealthy once in a blue moon shouldn't hurt, we definitely recommend eliminating 'D' items as a regular part of your routine/diet.
Category 'F'
Category 'F' is for things that fail to bring anything beneficial to the table, and are very harmful to your health. We recommend completely avoiding anything in this category. Long-term side effects of 'F' items are usually very serious.
Category 'N'
'N' stands for neutral. Things placed into this category are generally (a) neither good nor bad for you, or (b) lack the necessary evidence to reach any conclusions.
Long answer
Smartwater is produced by Glaceau, the company that brings you the jewel-toned vitamin waters. Glaceau is part of the Coca-cola brand.
Smartwater is purified by a process called vapor distillation. This is a process that closely simulates what happens in nature in the water cycle, or hydrologic cycle. It occurs when the sun’s energy causes water to be evaporated from the earth’s surface, then subsequently returned in the form of rain.
Most of the facilities where Smartwater is purified and bottled, obtain the water from municipal water sources (tap water). There are a few plants where the water is sourced from protected groundwater that is under the control of the plant where it’s bottled. However, the local authorities have to grant approval for the groundwater to be used in this manner.
Glaceau’s filtration process begins with activation carbon filtration. Water is then evaporated and cooled, separating molecules of water from minerals and other impurities. Next, ultraviolet light is used to destroy microorganisms. Electrolytes, calcium chloride, potassium bicarbonate, and magnesium chloride, are then added, as the water is re-mineralized. Finally, the water is treated with ozone (O3), a type of oxygen molecule, which quickly reverts to the oxygen state we breathe, O2, and leaves no taste in the water. This last process is called ozonation. The entire process is closely monitored and continually tested. This process results in water with a pH of 6.5, which is slightly acidic.
There are no additives other than the electrolytes. Smartwater contains no sodium, sugar, calories, artificial color or flavors. Additionally, they do not add fluoride to their water. Smartwater is approved by the FDA’s guidelines for bottled water.
Benefits
- restoration of electrolytes
-
hydration
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Essentia Alkaline Water
- 99.9% purity
- Electrolyte-infused
- High 9.5+ pH level
- Clean, smooth taste
- 20oz convenient pack
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Written by DeeAnne Oldham
Published on: 03-06-2016
Last updated: 12-01-2023
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