During intense physical exertion – especially in warm conditions – the body loses a lot of fluids and minerals. This loss can significantly impair performance, muscle strength and recovery. This study investigated whether deep sea mineral water supports the body better than normal water or a classic sports drink after such exertion.
The participants underwent intensive training that specifically led to fluid loss. They then drank either deep sea mineral water, spring water or a sports drink containing carbohydrates.
The result was clear: with deep sea mineral water, the fluid balance was restored more quickly and the muscle strength of the legs recovered better than with the two comparison drinks. The body was able to stabilize more quickly overall.
One possible reason for this is the special composition of deep sea water. It not only contains classic electrolytes, but also a variety of natural minerals and trace elements that are lost during heavy sweating and are important for nerve, muscle and cell functions.
Conclusion: Deep sea mineral water can support more effective rehydration and faster recovery of muscle strength after heavy physical exertion than conventional drinks.
Background
Dehydration is one of the main causes of loss of performance after intensive sport. It not only impairs temperature regulation and endurance, but also neuromuscular performance. Optimal regeneration therefore requires more than just drinking water. It is also crucial to replenish minerals that are involved in muscle contraction, nerve conduction and cell protection.
Deep sea mineral water comes from great ocean depths and differs significantly from surface water or conventional sports drinks. Thanks to natural geological processes, it contains a balanced mixture of minerals and trace elements that are either missing in many drinks or are only added in isolated form.
Study design
The study was conducted as a randomized, double-blind crossover study. After a standardized, highly dehydrating exercise, the participants were each given one of three drinks: deep sea mineral water, spring water or a sports drink. The amount of drink administered corresponded to the body weight previously lost.
To assess recovery, both the fluid balance and the muscle strength of the legs were monitored over time.
Central results
Faster rehydration
After drinking deep sea mineral water, the fluid balance normalized significantly faster than after drinking spring water or a sports drink. This shows that the body was able to use the minerals it contained effectively to restore its inner balance.
Better recovery of muscle strength
The muscle strength of the lower extremities recovered stronger and faster after deep sea mineral water. In comparison, strength remained significantly reduced after the other drinks.
Superiority over sports drinks
Interestingly, deep sea mineral water also performed better than a sports drink containing carbohydrates, even though the latter contains higher amounts of individual electrolytes. This indicates that it is not the quantity of individual minerals that is decisive, but their natural combination and bioavailability.
Possible mechanisms of action
The authors discuss several explanations:
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Magnesium, potassium and calcium support muscle and nerve function.
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Trace elements help to stabilize cell membranes and protect against exercise-induced stress.
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The mineral composition has a positive effect on water absorption in the intestine and thus promotes more effective rehydration.
In contrast to high-sugar sports drinks, deep sea mineral water has a regulating and cell-supporting effect rather than a stimulating one.
Significance for practice and regeneration
The results show that deep sea mineral water can be a particularly useful support after heavy fluid loss – for example during intensive endurance training, team sports or training in the heat.
Conclusion
Deep Sea Mineral Water accelerates the restoration of fluid balance and improves the recovery of muscle strength after dehydrating exercise. The effect is probably due to the synergistic combination of minerals and trace elements.
The study underlines that a high-quality supply of minerals is a decisive factor for rapid and complete regeneration.