Cardiometabolic Response to a Sodium-bicarbonated Mineral Water

The effects of consuming a sodium-bicarbonated mineral water rich in bicarbonate, sodium, chloride, lithium and silicon are studied in humans. The aim of this assay was to determine whether the consumption of this water as part of the usual diet, reduces cardiometabolic risk factors in adult men and women.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy adults, men and women >18 and ≤ 45 years
• Total-cholesterol > 200 mg/dL and < 300 mg/dL

Exclusion Criteria:

• Age <18 and > 45 years
• Total-cholesterol ≥300 mg/dL
• Triglycerides > 250 mg/dL
• Total-cholesterol / HDL-cholesterol > 6
• Being a usual consumer of carbonic mineral water
• BMI < 20 and >30 kg/m2
• Diabetes
• Hypertension or digestive, liver or renal disease
• Eating disorders
• Being under medication that could affect lipid metabolism
• Consumption of functional foods that could affect lipid metabolism (food containing n-3 fatty acids or phytosterols)