Topo Chico Mineral Water

Description

Topo Chico is a carbonated mineral water sourced from the springs in Monterrey, Mexico. It provides hydration and essential minerals like calcium and magnesium, but excessive consumption may lead to digestive discomfort due to carbonation.

Contaminants

• Sulfate

  110 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

  3.75 pCi/L

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

• Gross Beta

  12.5 pCi/L

  Internal tissue damage, increased cancer risk, and potential harm to the thyroid.

• Radium 226/228

  1.25 pCi/L

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

• Arsenic

  0.0025 mg/L

  Carcinogenic, neurotoxic, increased risk of cardiovascular disease, skin lesions, reproductive toxicity, increased risk of diabetes, developmental effects

• Barium

  0.5 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

  0.1 mg/L

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

• Nitrate

  2.5 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 .​

• PFAS

  3.9 ppt

  Kidney cancer, testicular cancer, ulcerative colitis, thyroid disease, hypercholesterolemia, and pregnancy-induced hypertension

• Antimony

  0.0015 mg/L

  Respiratory irritation, skin problems, and more severe effects such as cardiovascular and lung diseases.

• Chromium

  0.025 mg/L

  Potential toxicity at high doses, possible kidney or liver damage with excessive supplementation, limited evidence for benefits in healthy individuals

Ingredients & Minerals

• Calcium

  140 mg/L

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

• Magnesium

  10 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

  3.1 mg/L

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

• Nickel

  0.025 mg/L

• Chloride

  46 mg/L

  Maintains electrolyte balance, essential for fluid regulation, supports nerve function, aids in digestion (as a component of stomach acid)

• Sodium

  33 mg/L