"Mineral Water: From Basic Research to Clinical Applications, written by a multi-disciplinary group of educators, researchers and medical doctors, gathers a timely review on the effects of mineral waters upon several aspects of human biology and pathophysiology, as it gives an overview of how mineral waters may provide a positive impact on different settings, namely health promotion and disease prevention as well as rehabilitation and therapy. A major advantage of this book is the gathering of up-to-dateinformation on the benefits, and associated mechanisms, of mineral waters through different routes of internal and external exposure. Concepts and classifications of mineral waters are disclosed. The relevance of spa therapies in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, otorhinolaryngology, rheumatic diseases and dermatology is addressed. The mitigation of diet-induced acid load by mineral waters consumption and its relevance for bone health is discussed. The importance of mineral waters consumption against metabolic dysfunction through gut microbiota modulation is argued. And lastly, modulation of membrane transporters by mineral water is reviewed. This book aims to target health professionals (medical doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, nutritionists and dietitians), educators and students (in the aforementioned subject areas) as well as health science researchers (biochemists, biologists and pharmacists), beverage companies and policy-makers"--
Author(s): Maria João Martins
Series: Biochemistry Research Trends
Publisher: Nova Science Publishers
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 314
City: New York
Contents
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1
Natural Mineral Waters: Concept and Classifications
Abstract
Introduction
Concept
Bottled Natural Mineral Waters
Natural Mineral Waters Used in Health Resort Medicine
Classification of Bottled Natural Mineral Waters
Fixed Residue Content
Ionic Content
Classification of Natural Mineral Waters Used in Health Resort Medicine
Temperature
Overall Mineralisation
Ionic Content
Chlorides
Sulphates
Bicarbonates
Sodium
Calcium
Magnesium
Specific Compounds
Ferruginous
Sulphur
Carbogaseous or Acidulous
Radioactive
Other Classifications
Hardness
Molar Concentration
BS ISO 21426:2018
Conclusion
References
Chapter 2
Clinical and Immunological Effects of Inhaled Thermal Waters in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Abstract
Introduction
General Aspects about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Diagnosis and Clinical Assessment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Lung Function Tests
Questionnaires for Symptoms and Quality of Life
Borg Dyspnoea Score
COPD Assessment Test
St George’s Respiratory Questionnaire
Exercise Tolerance Tests
The 6-Minute Walk Test
Tests for Analysis of Lung Inflammation
Induced Sputum
Exhaled Breath Condensate
Clinical Concepts about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
General Aspects
Pathophysiology of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Cellular Aspects of Inflammation
Arachidonic Acid Derivatives
Oxidative Stress
Endogenous Hydrogen Sulphide
pH in Exhaled Breath Condensate
Clinical and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Sulphurous Thermal Natural Mineral Waters in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Clinical and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Salt-Bromide-Iodine Natural Mineral Thermal Waters in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Conclusion
References
Chapter 3
Thermal Waters in Otorhinolaryngology
Abstract
Introduction
Methods
Results and Discussion
Rhinology
General Aspects of Sinonasal Diseases
Sulphurous Thermal Water
Chloride-Sodium Thermal Water
Salso-Bromo-Iodine Thermal Water
Carbon Dioxide-Enriched Thermal Water
Bicarbonate-Calcium-Magnesium Thermal Water
Radioactive Thermal Water
Several Waters - Review Articles
Final Remarks
Otology
General Aspects of Otitis Media with Effusion
Sulphurous Thermal Water
Salso-Bromo-Iodine Thermal Water
Final Remarks
Laryngology, Pharyngology, and Upper Respiratory Tract Diseases
General Aspects of Laryngitis and Pharyngitis
Sulphurous Thermal Water
Salt-Bromide-Iodine Thermal Water
Salty-Earthy-Alkaline Thermal Water
Several Waters - Review Articles
Final Remarks
Conclusion
References
Chapter 4
Spa Therapies and Rheumatic Diseases
Abstract
Introduction
Spa Therapy and Rheumatic Diseases
Spa Therapy and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Spa Therapy and Osteoarthritis
Spa Therapy and Fibromyalgia
Conclusion
References
Chapter 5
Mineral Water Consumption and Diet-Induced Acid Load: Putative Relevance for Bone Health
Abstract
Diet-Induced Acid Load and Distinct Clinical Outcomes
Diet-Induced Acid Load and Bone Metabolism/Bone Health
Mineral Water Consumption and Diet-Induced Acid Load: An Overview
Mineral Water Consumption, Mineral/Ion Content of Water and Diet-Induced Acid Load: Putative Relevance for Bone Metabolism/Bone Health
Conclusion
References
Chapter 6
Mineral Waters in Dermatology
Abstract
Introduction
Historical Aspects of the Use of Mineral Waters in Dermatology
Mineral Waters and Balneotherapy in Dermatology
Inflammatory and Immunological Aspects
Free Radical Aspects
Effect on Beta-Endorphins Levels
Antibacterial and Antifungal Effects
Cellular Renewal and Healing of Wounds
Therapeutic Uses
Psoriasis
Atopic Dermatitis
Burns
Cancer
Other Skin Disorders
Mineral Waters and Cosmetics
Conclusion
References
Chapter 7
Water - A New Non-Pharmacological Therapeutic Agent Against Metabolic Dysfunction Through Gut Microbiota Modulation?
Abstract
Water - Implications in Metabolic Health and Disease
Gut Microbiota - Implications in Metabolic Health and Disease
Impact upon Gut Microbiota of Different Waters
Effects of Water Mineral/Ion and Gas Composition on the Gut Microbiota
Water pH Effects on the Gut Microbiota
Effects of Other Water Consumption Properties on the Gut Microbiota: First Contact with Drinking Water, Water Intake Volume and Water Security
Conclusion
References
Chapter 8
Influence of Mineral Waters Upon Membrane Transporters
Abstract
Introduction
Effect on Membrane Transport of Organic Compounds
Effect on Butyrate Transport
Effect on Glucose Transport
Effect on Lactulose and Mannitol Transport
Effect on Lipid Transport
Food Lipids
Oleic Acid
Effect on Epidermoside Transport
Effect on SERT-Mediated Serotonin Transport
Effect on Bisphosphonates Transport
Alendronate
Risedronate
Effect on the Membrane Transport of Inorganic Elements
Effect on Na+, K+-ATPase Activity
Effect on Ca2+ Transport
Ca2+ Urinary Excretion
TRPV6-Mediated Ca2+ Transport
Effect on Aquaporin Activity
Effect on Aluminium Transport
Effect on Iron Transport
Conclusion
References
About the Editor
List of Contributors
Index
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