Water
Source "The Waterval Spring"
The history of the Waterval spring is as old as mankind itself. Some 100 years ago horse riders spotted the unusual congregation of herds and birds on the meadows of Waterval. Upon inspection, they discovered that hiding beneath the surface there was a natural spring. Geologically, the spring was situated in a blanket of rock granite, water was filtering through the rock granite and rose to the surface bringing all the goodness of Mother Earth in the form of mineral water. This natural spring had been certified by CSIR.
The history of the Waterval spring is as old as mankind itself. Some 100 years ago horse riders spotted the unusual congregation of herds and birds on the meadows of Waterval. Upon inspection, they discovered that hiding beneath the surface there was a natural spring. Geologically, the spring was situated in a blanket of rock granite, water was filtering through the rock granite and rose to the surface bringing all the goodness of Mother Earth in the form of mineral water. This natural spring had been certified by CSIR.
Waterval
Mineral Water Composition
| Composition | ( in mg/1) |
| Total alkalinity | 31,37 |
| TDS |
297
|
| Ph | 6.73 |
| Calcium |
40,43
|
|
Magnesium
|
10,87 |
| Sodium | 39,96 |
| Potassium |
2,68
|
| Chloride |
33,25
|
| Sulphate |
31,30
|
| Nitrate |
3,19
|
| Fluoride |
0,28
|
|
Iron
|
0,02
|
|
Aluminum
|
<
0,05
|
Benefits
of the minerals found in Naturale and Minerale Spring water.
Benefits and Functions of Calcium ( Naturale & Minerale Calcium level is 40,43 in mg/1)
Helps build strong bones and teeth, Involved in muscle contractions and nerve function. Calcium is the main constituent of hydroxyapatite , the principal mineral in bones and teeth. Calcium absorption and excretion are controlled by several hormones and vitamin D. An adequate calcium intake is vital to health, particularly in times of growth, eg childhood, adolescence, pregnancy, and also during lactation. It has a natural calming and tranquilizing effect and is necessary for maintaining a regular heartbeat and the transmission of nerve impulses. It helps with lowering cholesterol, muscular growth, the prevention of muscle cramps and normal blood clotting. Calcium is needed for the formation and maintenance of bones, the development of teeth and healthy gums. It is necessary for blood clotting, stabilizes many body functions and is thought to assist in bowel cancer. It also helps with protein structuring in DNA and RNA.
RDA Dosage
1,000 mg per day for people aged 19-50 years 1,200 mg per day for people over the age of 51 years. The maximum level of calcium is 2.5 g/day. It is also recommended one to two parts of calcium and phosphorus to one part of magnesium. ( Naturale & Minerale Calcium level is 40,43 in mg/1)
Benefits and Functions of Chloride ( Naturale & Minerale Chloride level is 33,25 in mg/1)
Chloride is essential for the proper distribution of carbon dioxide and the maintenance of osmotic pressure in the tissues. It is necessary for the manufacture of glandular hormone secretions. It prevents the building of excessive fat and autointoxication. Chloride regulates the alkali-acid balance in the blood. It works, with potassium in a compound form. Potassium chloride is also essential for the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach, which is needed for proper protein digestion. It is involved in the maintenance of proper fluid and electrolyte balance in the system.
Chloride is one of the most important minerals in the blood, along with sodium, potassium, and calcium. Chloride helps keep the amount of fluid inside and outside of cells in balance. It also helps maintain proper blood volume, blood pressure, and pH of body fluids.
Benefits and Functions of Magnesium (Naturale & Minerale Magnesium level is 10,87 in mg/1)
Magnesium maintains your bones and helps your muscles relax. Its best form is magnesium citrate, gluconate, or aspartate because they're better absorbed, but magnesium oxide (a common and inexpensive form) is also absorbed decently. Needed for functioning of approx. 90 enzymes. Magnesium is essential to the health of the heart. It may assist in the treatment of arteriosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases. This mineral might also be useful for kidney stones, epilepsy, nausea and stress. Magnesium is one of the main constituents of nerve fibres. It may be a valuable aid in the treatment of muscular spasms such as uncontrollable twitching and convulsive fits and also in relieving cramping associated with menstruation. It is thought to be helpful where stabbing, shooting pains characterise symptoms for example in cases of neuralgia, neuritis, angina, sciatica and some types of headaches.
Benefits and Functions of Calcium ( Naturale & Minerale Calcium level is 40,43 in mg/1)
Helps build strong bones and teeth, Involved in muscle contractions and nerve function. Calcium is the main constituent of hydroxyapatite , the principal mineral in bones and teeth. Calcium absorption and excretion are controlled by several hormones and vitamin D. An adequate calcium intake is vital to health, particularly in times of growth, eg childhood, adolescence, pregnancy, and also during lactation. It has a natural calming and tranquilizing effect and is necessary for maintaining a regular heartbeat and the transmission of nerve impulses. It helps with lowering cholesterol, muscular growth, the prevention of muscle cramps and normal blood clotting. Calcium is needed for the formation and maintenance of bones, the development of teeth and healthy gums. It is necessary for blood clotting, stabilizes many body functions and is thought to assist in bowel cancer. It also helps with protein structuring in DNA and RNA.
RDA Dosage
1,000 mg per day for people aged 19-50 years 1,200 mg per day for people over the age of 51 years. The maximum level of calcium is 2.5 g/day. It is also recommended one to two parts of calcium and phosphorus to one part of magnesium. ( Naturale & Minerale Calcium level is 40,43 in mg/1)
Benefits and Functions of Chloride ( Naturale & Minerale Chloride level is 33,25 in mg/1)
Chloride is essential for the proper distribution of carbon dioxide and the maintenance of osmotic pressure in the tissues. It is necessary for the manufacture of glandular hormone secretions. It prevents the building of excessive fat and autointoxication. Chloride regulates the alkali-acid balance in the blood. It works, with potassium in a compound form. Potassium chloride is also essential for the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach, which is needed for proper protein digestion. It is involved in the maintenance of proper fluid and electrolyte balance in the system.
Chloride is one of the most important minerals in the blood, along with sodium, potassium, and calcium. Chloride helps keep the amount of fluid inside and outside of cells in balance. It also helps maintain proper blood volume, blood pressure, and pH of body fluids.
Benefits and Functions of Magnesium (Naturale & Minerale Magnesium level is 10,87 in mg/1)
Magnesium maintains your bones and helps your muscles relax. Its best form is magnesium citrate, gluconate, or aspartate because they're better absorbed, but magnesium oxide (a common and inexpensive form) is also absorbed decently. Needed for functioning of approx. 90 enzymes. Magnesium is essential to the health of the heart. It may assist in the treatment of arteriosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases. This mineral might also be useful for kidney stones, epilepsy, nausea and stress. Magnesium is one of the main constituents of nerve fibres. It may be a valuable aid in the treatment of muscular spasms such as uncontrollable twitching and convulsive fits and also in relieving cramping associated with menstruation. It is thought to be helpful where stabbing, shooting pains characterise symptoms for example in cases of neuralgia, neuritis, angina, sciatica and some types of headaches.
Magnesium
is present in all tissues including bone. In the cells of the body
it is involved in energy transfer. Deficiency is rare. Magnesium is
found in chlorophyll, the green pigment in plants. Dark green leafy
vegetables contain plentiful amounts, but much of its bound and not
readily available for absorption.
RDA
Dosage
You should be able to get all the magnesium you need from your daily diet. This is:
300 mg a day for men
270 mg a day for women. Having 400 mg or less a day of magnesium from supplements is unlikely to cause any harm. (Naturale & Minerale Magnesium level is 10,87 in mg/1)
Benefits and Functions of Potassium ( Naturale & Minerale Potassium level is 2,68 in mg/1)
Potassium is an electrolyte (a substance that maintains your body's fluid levels). It helps regulate blood pressure and heart function. Research shows that increasing your potassium intake can lower your blood pressure but too much can derange your electrolyte balance and slow your heart down, sometimes to dangerous levels.
Potassium is found in body fluids and is essential for the proper functioning of cells, including nerves. It is present in almost all foods, especially fruit and vegetables, but processed foods contain less than raw foods. Potassium is the third most abundant mineral in the body and is considered an electrolyte, although some drugs can increase potassium losses.
RDA Dosage
A daily intake of about 3,500 milligrams is needed. Potassium is well absorbed, but is not stored in large quantities in the body. ( Naturale & Minerale Potassium level is 2,68 in mg/1)
Benefits and Functions of Sodium ( Naturale & Minerale Sodium level is 39,36 in mg/1)
Controls the volume of extracellular fluid in the body; Maintains the acid-alkali (pH) balance in the body; Necessary to maintain electrical potentials of the nervous system - and so functioning of muscle and nerve tissues. Sodium is the most abundant cation in the extracellular fluid of the body. It acts with other electrolytes, especially potassium, in the intracellular fluid, to regulate the osmotic pressure and maintain proper water balance within the body. It is a major factor in maintaining the acid-base equilibrium, in transmitting nerve impulses, and in relaxing muscles. It is also required for glucose absorption and for the transportation of other nutrients across cell membranes .
Sodium helps regulate body water content and is involved in energy utilisation and nerve function. Most raw foods contain very small amounts of sodium chloride (salt); during the processing, preparation, preservation and serving of foods salt is sometimes added. Sodium is a silver-white, highly reactive, alkaline, metallic element. Sodium is an electrolyte that plays a crucial role in maintaining blood pressure.
You should be able to get all the magnesium you need from your daily diet. This is:
300 mg a day for men
270 mg a day for women. Having 400 mg or less a day of magnesium from supplements is unlikely to cause any harm. (Naturale & Minerale Magnesium level is 10,87 in mg/1)
Benefits and Functions of Potassium ( Naturale & Minerale Potassium level is 2,68 in mg/1)
Potassium is an electrolyte (a substance that maintains your body's fluid levels). It helps regulate blood pressure and heart function. Research shows that increasing your potassium intake can lower your blood pressure but too much can derange your electrolyte balance and slow your heart down, sometimes to dangerous levels.
Potassium is found in body fluids and is essential for the proper functioning of cells, including nerves. It is present in almost all foods, especially fruit and vegetables, but processed foods contain less than raw foods. Potassium is the third most abundant mineral in the body and is considered an electrolyte, although some drugs can increase potassium losses.
RDA Dosage
A daily intake of about 3,500 milligrams is needed. Potassium is well absorbed, but is not stored in large quantities in the body. ( Naturale & Minerale Potassium level is 2,68 in mg/1)
Benefits and Functions of Sodium ( Naturale & Minerale Sodium level is 39,36 in mg/1)
Controls the volume of extracellular fluid in the body; Maintains the acid-alkali (pH) balance in the body; Necessary to maintain electrical potentials of the nervous system - and so functioning of muscle and nerve tissues. Sodium is the most abundant cation in the extracellular fluid of the body. It acts with other electrolytes, especially potassium, in the intracellular fluid, to regulate the osmotic pressure and maintain proper water balance within the body. It is a major factor in maintaining the acid-base equilibrium, in transmitting nerve impulses, and in relaxing muscles. It is also required for glucose absorption and for the transportation of other nutrients across cell membranes .
Sodium helps regulate body water content and is involved in energy utilisation and nerve function. Most raw foods contain very small amounts of sodium chloride (salt); during the processing, preparation, preservation and serving of foods salt is sometimes added. Sodium is a silver-white, highly reactive, alkaline, metallic element. Sodium is an electrolyte that plays a crucial role in maintaining blood pressure.
RDA
Dosage
The average intake of salt in the common household is 10.1g/day for adult men and 7.6g/day for adult women. About 20% of salt consumed is added at home during cooking and at the table. Typical intakes of sodium are higher than physiological requirements. ( Naturale & Minerale Sodium level is 39,36 in mg/1)
The average intake of salt in the common household is 10.1g/day for adult men and 7.6g/day for adult women. About 20% of salt consumed is added at home during cooking and at the table. Typical intakes of sodium are higher than physiological requirements. ( Naturale & Minerale Sodium level is 39,36 in mg/1)
Benefits
and Functions of Iron ( Naturale & Minerale Iron level is
0,02 in mg/1)
Iron is of tremendous value to the human body. It is involved in the formation of red blood cells and is a transporter of oxygen to every cell, providing us with the necessary burst of energy we all need to help us through our daily tasks. Iron also assists the memory and the ability to concentrate and helps build resistance to infection, stress and disease.
Iron is an essential mineral. The first signs of use of iron come from the Sumerians and the Egyptians, where around 4000 BC, small items, such as the tips of spears and ornaments, were being fashioned from iron recovered from meteorites. It is essential for many enzymes, including catalase, and is important for growth. Iron is also required for a healthy immune system and for energy production.
Iron is of tremendous value to the human body. It is involved in the formation of red blood cells and is a transporter of oxygen to every cell, providing us with the necessary burst of energy we all need to help us through our daily tasks. Iron also assists the memory and the ability to concentrate and helps build resistance to infection, stress and disease.
Iron is an essential mineral. The first signs of use of iron come from the Sumerians and the Egyptians, where around 4000 BC, small items, such as the tips of spears and ornaments, were being fashioned from iron recovered from meteorites. It is essential for many enzymes, including catalase, and is important for growth. Iron is also required for a healthy immune system and for energy production.
RDA
Dosage
You should be able to get all the iron you need from your daily diet. This is:
8.7 mg a day for men
14.8 mg a day for women ( Naturale & Minerale Iron level is 0,02 in mg/1)
Benefits and Functions of Fluoride ( Naturale & Minerale Fluoride level is 0,28 in mg/1)
Small amounts of fluoride help reduce tooth decay. Fluoridation of water supplies helped reduce dental caries (cavities) in children by 50-60%. Fluorides are also involved in the maintenance of bone structure. Low doses of fluoride salts can sometimes be used, under the supervision of a doctor, for the treatment of conditions that cause accelerated bone loss, such as menopause and prolonged immobility.
Fluoride occurs naturally in the body as calcium fluoride, found primarily in the bones and teeth. Fluoride's best known effect is to serve as a catalyst for both the mineralization of developing tooth enamel prior to tooth eruption and for remineralization of surface enamel.
RDA Dosage
It isn't clear how much fluoride we need for good health. But we do know that people whose drinking water contains fluoride at about one part per million tend to have less tooth decay than similar groups of people where the concentrations of fluoride are much lower. The Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academy of Sciences has concluded that a fluoride intake of 0.05 mg/kg body weight, after the age of 6 months, provides an adequate fluoride intake to reduce risk of dental decay. It is assumed that this fluoride will come from a combination of food and water sources. ( Naturale & Minerale Fluoride level is 0,28 in mg/1
You should be able to get all the iron you need from your daily diet. This is:
8.7 mg a day for men
14.8 mg a day for women ( Naturale & Minerale Iron level is 0,02 in mg/1)
Benefits and Functions of Fluoride ( Naturale & Minerale Fluoride level is 0,28 in mg/1)
Small amounts of fluoride help reduce tooth decay. Fluoridation of water supplies helped reduce dental caries (cavities) in children by 50-60%. Fluorides are also involved in the maintenance of bone structure. Low doses of fluoride salts can sometimes be used, under the supervision of a doctor, for the treatment of conditions that cause accelerated bone loss, such as menopause and prolonged immobility.
Fluoride occurs naturally in the body as calcium fluoride, found primarily in the bones and teeth. Fluoride's best known effect is to serve as a catalyst for both the mineralization of developing tooth enamel prior to tooth eruption and for remineralization of surface enamel.
RDA Dosage
It isn't clear how much fluoride we need for good health. But we do know that people whose drinking water contains fluoride at about one part per million tend to have less tooth decay than similar groups of people where the concentrations of fluoride are much lower. The Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academy of Sciences has concluded that a fluoride intake of 0.05 mg/kg body weight, after the age of 6 months, provides an adequate fluoride intake to reduce risk of dental decay. It is assumed that this fluoride will come from a combination of food and water sources. ( Naturale & Minerale Fluoride level is 0,28 in mg/1
Benefit
and function of Sulphates ( Naturale & Minerale Sulpahte level
is 31,30 in mg/1)
These occur naturally in groundwater combined with calcium, magnesium and sodium as sulphate salts and have important health-giving properties including healthy skin and cells, detoxifying the liver, aiding digestion, increasing blood circulation and reducing muscle cramps. However, sulphate content in excess of 250-500mg/l may give water a bitter taste and have a laxative effect on individuals not adapted to the water. If you only drink mineral water on holiday and experience loose bowels on holiday check the levels of sulphates on your bottled mineral water - ( Naturale & Minerale Sulpahte level is 31,30 in mg/1)
These occur naturally in groundwater combined with calcium, magnesium and sodium as sulphate salts and have important health-giving properties including healthy skin and cells, detoxifying the liver, aiding digestion, increasing blood circulation and reducing muscle cramps. However, sulphate content in excess of 250-500mg/l may give water a bitter taste and have a laxative effect on individuals not adapted to the water. If you only drink mineral water on holiday and experience loose bowels on holiday check the levels of sulphates on your bottled mineral water - ( Naturale & Minerale Sulpahte level is 31,30 in mg/1)
Benefits
and function of Nitrate ( Naturale & Minerale Nitrate level
is 3,19 in mg/1)
Nitrate per se is relatively non-toxic, but its metabolites and reaction products e.g., nitrite, nitric oxide and N-nitroso compounds, recent research indicates that nitrite participates in host defence having antimicrobial activity, and other nitrate metabolites e.g. nitric oxide, have important physiological roles such as vasoregulation. An Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for nitrate of 3.7 mg/kg b.w./day, equivalent to 222 mg nitrate per day for a 60 kg adult was established by the former Scientific Committee on Food (SCF) and was reconfirmed by the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) in 2002 ( Naturale & Minerale Nitrate level is 3,19 in mg/1)
Nitrate per se is relatively non-toxic, but its metabolites and reaction products e.g., nitrite, nitric oxide and N-nitroso compounds, recent research indicates that nitrite participates in host defence having antimicrobial activity, and other nitrate metabolites e.g. nitric oxide, have important physiological roles such as vasoregulation. An Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for nitrate of 3.7 mg/kg b.w./day, equivalent to 222 mg nitrate per day for a 60 kg adult was established by the former Scientific Committee on Food (SCF) and was reconfirmed by the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) in 2002 ( Naturale & Minerale Nitrate level is 3,19 in mg/1)
The
pH value: Naturale & Minerale pH is 6.73
The determining of the pH value in order to reach or maintain an optimal state of health is extremely important because the human organism tends to oxidize with growing age, hence, it alkalifies.
To slow down this process it is useful to drink between 1,5 and 2 litres of pure water with a slightly acid pH daily, given that an alkaline pH would not achieve anything apart from favouring the oxidation process and therefore the cellular ageing process.
On the other hand, a pH inferior to 6,0 would be too acidic because it would cause an excessive acidity of the stomach and the digestive apparatus in general, resulting in gastrointestinal disorders.
According to Dr. Louis Claude Vincent the ideal pH of drinking water should be between 6,0 e 6,8, that is to say slightly acid. These values correspond to the ones indicated by the international Association of Bioelelectronics and are crucial in the choice of water to be used for various therapies and for everyday use in order to reach or maintain an optimal state of health.
Another important aspect is the ambient around the human cell (cytoplasm) which has a pH oscillating between 6,4 e 6,8; the same easily exchanges water with these characteristics whereas in the case of waters with a pH <6,4 or pH >6,8 it must proceed in re-equilibrating the acidity of the cellular water (buffer effect) and energy is wasted when the liquid passes through the cell walls.
Considering these two aspects it becomes evident that the ideal pH of water for is between 6,4 and 6,8.
Naturale & Minerale pH is 6.73
The determining of the pH value in order to reach or maintain an optimal state of health is extremely important because the human organism tends to oxidize with growing age, hence, it alkalifies.
To slow down this process it is useful to drink between 1,5 and 2 litres of pure water with a slightly acid pH daily, given that an alkaline pH would not achieve anything apart from favouring the oxidation process and therefore the cellular ageing process.
On the other hand, a pH inferior to 6,0 would be too acidic because it would cause an excessive acidity of the stomach and the digestive apparatus in general, resulting in gastrointestinal disorders.
According to Dr. Louis Claude Vincent the ideal pH of drinking water should be between 6,0 e 6,8, that is to say slightly acid. These values correspond to the ones indicated by the international Association of Bioelelectronics and are crucial in the choice of water to be used for various therapies and for everyday use in order to reach or maintain an optimal state of health.
Another important aspect is the ambient around the human cell (cytoplasm) which has a pH oscillating between 6,4 e 6,8; the same easily exchanges water with these characteristics whereas in the case of waters with a pH <6,4 or pH >6,8 it must proceed in re-equilibrating the acidity of the cellular water (buffer effect) and energy is wasted when the liquid passes through the cell walls.
Considering these two aspects it becomes evident that the ideal pH of water for is between 6,4 and 6,8.
Naturale & Minerale pH is 6.73
Deliveries
Our main strength is our readiness to meet the ever demanding customer needs. Our competitive advantage is that we are located at a strategic location in Woodmead off on MI South highway at Waterval Farm, opposite Eskom Megawatt Park. We have 7 day week deliveries and if required we are just call away.
BEE Status
Waterval Minerale is the only fully black-owned and operated mineral water bottling company in the country. Our B-BBEE status is evaluated and certified by Veri-Com NafcocJCCI as a “level 3 Contributor” and 100% black-owned.
Endorsement
Waterval Minerale is fully endorsed by Jewish Bethdin as Parev kosher, Halaal by SANHA, Proudly South African company, founding member of SANBWA and member of NafcocJCCI.
Customised
Labeled Bottled Mineral Water
We specialise in this field and we have customized labeled bottled water for some prestigous hotel groups, fine restaurant chains, listed companies and corporate companies.
We specialise in this field and we have customized labeled bottled water for some prestigous hotel groups, fine restaurant chains, listed companies and corporate companies.