Mineral Water: From Basic Research to Clinical Applications

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