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In a balanced diet, alkaline food and drink products such as fruit, vegetables and Maniva mineral water help maintain the natural pH in the body, which is essential for the proper functioning of our metabolism.
The importance of water to our organism Water is what our body needs most and plays a vital role in our health. It is no coincidence that we drink about six hundred times our body weight in water throughout our life time. But not all water is the same, and more importantly they do not have the same pH.
MANIVA pH8, MAKE YOUR METABOLISM SMILE
What is pH? PH is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity (basicity) of a solution and therefore also of our blood. between 0 and 7 indicates an acid environment between 7 and 14 indicates an alkaline (or basic) environment a pH of 7 is considered to be neutral. pH7 Neutral
Acidity
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Alkalinity
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
The Metabolism This is a set of processes through which our body uses what we eat to satisfy its basic needs. The acid-base balance is essential for the normal development of our metabolism, which develops in a slightly alkaline environment that ranges between a pH of 7.35 and 7.45. When this balance is altered, a certain degree of metabolic acidosis or alkalosis can occur. In contemporary society we are particularly exposed to metabolic acidosis, which is often caused by poor eating habits (lack of fruit and vegetables, excess of meat and cheese), alcohol and smoking, a sedentary lifestyle, physical and mental stress, medication and unbalanced intestinal flora.
MANIVA pH8, MAKE YOUR METABOLISM SMILE
pH 7,35-7,45
The pH of foods
6 id Ac
7 Neutral
4
5
3 3 4
Wine and fizzy drinks pasta, yogurt and cheese
5 6
8
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meat eggs, fish, cereals and milk
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9 10
7 most water and 8 9 10 fruit vegetables
“Buffers” The body possesses several “buffers” which counteract metabolic acidosis, but in some cases (excessive acid production, advanced age and the hormonal changes in menopausal women) they function with less efficiency. For this reason, there is an emergency system in the body that intervenes by taking mineral salts from the bones and thereby restoring the correct acid-base balance. However, this procedure weakens the bone and therefore over time the risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures increases.1 Drinking alkaline mineral water can help the body to restore the pH balance, reducing the risk of the body resorting to the emergency system that weakens the bones.2
1. Rylanderr R. Journal Nutrition 2008;138:435s-437s 1. Lutz J. Am. J Clin Nutr 1984; 39:281-88 - Bohmer H. Osteoporos Int 2000; 11:938-43 2. Burchardt P. J. Nutr 2008; 138(9):1730
MANIVA pH8, MAKE YOUR METABOLISM SMILE
Alkaline mineral water As well as having a positive effect on the health of the bones, alkaline mineral water can also have positive effects on other areas. - It alkalizes the blood and urine, counteracting the onset of metabolic acidosis induced by contemporary lifestyles, contributing to our well-being. - It creates better dental prevention, increasing the pH values of the saliva and therefore counteracting the possible development of carious lesions.3 - It reduces the risk of type 1 diabetes in children, intervening positively on the composition of intestinal microflora.4 - It produces hypoglycemic effects in diabetic patients.5 - It hydrates the body, increasing our psycho-physical well-being. 3. Azrak B, Oral Health Prev Dent. 2008;6(2):159-64 4. Stene L.C. Diabetes Care2002;25:1534-38 5. Marcelli M. Clin Ter. 1987 Aug 15;122(3):213-8 Jin D, Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2006 Jan;70(1):31-7 Orlov OB. Lik Sprava.2002;(7):73-6
Maniva pH8 Mineral Water makes your metabolism smile To combat the onset of metabolic acidosis you must first have a healthy lifestyle, and, in the context of healthy eating, the kind of water you drink is important. For this reason, drinking Maniva pH8 Mineral Water, which is strongly alkaline, can represent a valuable contribution to the proper functioning of the metabolism, the source of our well-being.
MANIVA pH8, MAKE YOUR METABOLISM SMILE
Maniva pH8 and sport When doing sport we consume a lot of oxygen and metabolize energy through the muscles. These processes create free radicals, lactic acid and mild metabolic acidosis, decreasing the pH level. Adequate fluid replacement helps maintain hydration and promotes health and physical performance. In order to promote hydration, it is recommended that you drink a few hours before sporting activities, as well as during. Drinking alkaline water, which contains alkaline-forming minerals such as calcium, magnesium and potassium, has a positive effect on the acids generated by physical activity.6
6. Hood, V.L., Schubert, C., Keller, U., Muller, S. (1988). Effect of systemic pH on pHi and lactic acid generation in exhaustive forearm exercise. American Journal of Physiology 255 (24), pp. F479-F485. Wilkes, D., Gledhill, N. & Smith, R. (1983). Effect of induced metabolic alkalosis on 800-m racing time. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 15 (4), pp. 277-280.
Maniva pH8 and the family Thanks to its balanced lightness (fixed residue 98 mg/l), and its alkaline pH, Maniva mineral water is ideal for the well-being of the whole family. It is also recommended for the preparation of baby food and feeding infants*. *Ministerial Authorization with Executive Decree No. 3665 of 1 February 2006
MANIVA pH8, MAKE YOUR METABOLISM SMILE
Following studies on the properties of alkaline water, we can conclude that, together with a healthy lifestyle and balanced diet,
Maniva pH8 can contribute positively to: the alkalization of the blood and urine, counteracting the onset of metabolic acidosis induced by contemporary lifestyles, contributing to our well-being; reducing the risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures, especially in the elderly;
aiding dental prevention, increasing the pH values of the saliva and therefore counteracting the possible development of carious lesions; reducing the risk of type 1 diabetes in children, intervening positively on the composition of intestinal micro-flora;
producing hypoglycemic effects in diabetic patients;
acting positively on acids (free radicals, lactic acid and mild metabolic acidosis) induced by sporting activities;
hydrating the body, increasing our psycho-physical well-being.
Light water from the heart of Mount Maniva that is valuable to your well-being There is a mountain in the Rhaetian Alps that conserves light water at its core, to which it gives its name and balanced minerals. Mineral water with an excellent balance of trace elements flows from the rocks of Mount Maniva; it is low in salt (only 0.0002% sodium), light (fixed residue 98mg/l), and also ideal for the diet of infants. It also has a decidedly alkaline pH.
MANIVA pH8, MAKE YOUR METABOLISM SMILE
Maniva is Alpine source
Flows from the heart of Mount Maniva
Low in salt
Only 0,0002% sodium
Light
Fixed residue 98 mg/l
Alkaline
pH8 DECREE OF THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH
Ideal as part of an infant’s diet
In cases where breastfeeding is not possible, Maniva Natural Water is suitable for the preparation of baby food and feeding infants. MINISTERIAL AUTHORIZATION WITH EXECUTIVE DECREE NO. 3665 OF 1 FEBRUARY 2006
In the panorama of mineral waters, those with a significantly alkaline pH are rare; among these, Maniva Mineral water stands out for its composition and its high pH of 8. Help your body by drinking Maniva mineral water!
ALESSANDRO ZANASI HYDROLOGIST
The technical texts in the guide are written by Alessandro ZANASI, National President of the “Water Resource” Association, Active member of the “International Water Academy” in Oslo and Director of the National Museum of Mineral Waters. His published works include (in Italian only): “Acque minerali in bottiglia per conoscerle meglio”, “Uso ragionato delle acque minerali” and “Guida alle acque minerali italiane in bottiglia”.
This publication is by Maniva S.p.A.
DRINK MANIVA MINERAL WATER AND MAKE YOUR METABOLISM SMILE In a balanced diet, alkaline food and drink products such as fruit, vegetables and Maniva mineral water help maintain the natural pH in the body, which is essential for the proper functioning of our metabolism.
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