Gerber Pure Water - Purified Water

Description

Gerber Pure Water is purified water designed specifically for infants. It is free from contaminants and harmful chemicals, making it safe for baby consumption. Benefits include hydration and support for healthy development, while risks may include the potential for over-dilution of nutrients if used excessively.

Contaminants

• Nitrate

  0.43 mg/L

  High levels of nitrate in drinking water can cause methemoglobinemia, or "blue baby syndrome," in infants, a condition that reduces the blood's ability to carry oxygen . Long-term exposure to elevated nitrate levels has been associated with an increased risk of certain cancers, thyroid dysfunction, and potential reproductive issues .​

• Sulfate

  23-28 mg/L

  Can cause diarrhea, especially in infants and unaccustomed individuals, pose risks to susceptible populations, and are subject to ongoing regulatory evaluation due to potential health effects.

• Bromate

  0.0015 mg/L

  Associated with an increased risk of cancer, particularly thyroid and kidney cancers

Ingredients & Minerals

• Added Sugar

  18-31

• Calcium

  9.2-13 mg/L

  Supports bone health, essential for muscle function, vital for nerve transmission, important for cardiovascular health

• Chloride

  17-23 mg/L

  Essential electrolyte, supports fluid balance, supports nervous system function, supports muscle function

• Magnesium

  6-6.9 mg/L

  Supports energy metabolism, improves muscle and nerve function, promotes bone health, helps regulate blood pressure, may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes, supports cardiovascular health

• Potassium

  13-21 mg/L

  Supports cardiovascular health, helps regulate blood pressure, essential for nerve and muscle function, reduces risk of stroke

• Sodium

  1.3 mg/L

  Essential electrolyte, supports nerve function, maintains fluid balance

• 90-110

• Stevia Sweetener

  50-58 mg/kg

  Non-caloric sweetener, does not raise blood glucose or insulin levels