Features microcomponent composition and of biological action natural mineral waters Carpathian and Transcarpathian regions of Ukraine

Abstract

Data on composition of mineral waters in the Carpathian region have been modified and supplemented based on application of advanced techniques (mass spectrometry with inductively coupled plasma) for given waters analysis. The results of studies made it possible to identify mineral waters extracted from a number of wells, which currently are not utilized as yet; determine new mineral water types (polymetallic, lithium, arsenic, selenium, etc.); obtain the newest data on macro- and micro component composition of water from the known and operated mineral water fields. Spectrum of the drinking mineral water impact on the metabolic processes in the human body was found to be much wider than that specified in the medical indications for water use. Effect of the curative mineral water on the human body was revealed to be similar to that of the multi-component medicine with a broad activity spectrum. Therefore, both experts and ordinary consumers should radically reconsider their attitude to mineral waters. Curative mineral water should be taken similar to the medicine: doses selection is strictly individualized after medical examination and consultation of appropriate physician.

Keywords

• mineral water
• microcomponents
• biological effects