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Arrowhead Spring water (5 gallon)

Arrowhead Spring water (5 gallon)

32/100

Lab Tested
Yes
Harmful Ingredients
8
Nutrients
5
Microplastics
High Risk

Description

Arrowhead Spring Water is a natural bottled water sourced from pristine springs. It is rich in essential minerals, promoting hydration and overall health. However, it may pose risks of contamination if not stored properly and can contribute to environmental plastic waste.

Contaminants

  • Barium

    0.064 mg/L

    Can lead to increased blood pressure, heart and nervous system problems, and long-term exposure may cause severe health effects like kidney damage and impacts on other organs.

  • Fluoride

    1 mg/L

    Can cause dental and skeletal fluorosis, affecting teeth and bone health, and may potentially impact cognitive development in children.

  • Nitrate-N

    1.1 mg/L

    High levels of nitrate in drinking water can cause methemoglobinemia (blue baby syndrome) in infants and may be associated with increased cancer risk in adults.

  • Bromide

    0.036 mg/day

    At very high doses, bromide can cause neurological effects

  • Sulfate

    26 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.

  • Gross Alpha

    3.99 pCi/L

    Internal tissue damage and increased cancer risk due to their ionizing nature when ingested or inhaled.

  • Radium 226/228

    1.14 pCi/L

    Increased cancer risk, especially bone cancer, due to its radioactivity when ingested.

  • Uranium

    0.005 pCi/L

    Can cause kidney damage, increase cancer risk, and lead to other health issues like impacts on bone health and reproductive systems.

Ingredients & Minerals

  • Calcium

    52 mg/L

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

  • Chloride

    5.4 mg/L

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

  • Magnesium

    20 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

    2.7 mg/L

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

  • Sodium

    16 mg/L

    Essential electrolyte, supports nerve function, maintains fluid balance