Beneficial effect of sulphate-bicarbonate-calcium water on gallstone risk and weight control

Corradini, Stefano Ginanni; Ferri, Flaminia; Mordenti, M.; Iuliano, Luigi; Siciliano, M.; Burza, Maria Antonella; Sordi, Bruno; Caciotti, Barbara; Pacini, María Florencia; Poli, Edoardo; Santis, Adriano De; Roda, Aldo; Colliva, Carolina; Simoni, Patrizia; Attili, Adolfo Francesco

doi:10.3748/wjg.v18.i9.930

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“…Sulfates have been shown to have positive effects on the gallbladder; however, the sulfate-rich mineral water investigated did not show effects on liver enzymes [33]. Similarly, there were no improvements on blood lipids either; however, the results produced by other studies of sulfate-containing mineral water on blood lipids are contradictory [15,26].…”

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Effects of Sulfate-Rich Mineral Water on Functional Constipation: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study

et al. 2016

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Background: Magnesium sulfate has a long tradition as a laxative. It osmotically prevents water absorption in the large bowel and thus leads to an acceleration of the intestinal transit and better stool consistency. We wanted to investigate the efficacy of a carbonated calcium/magnesium sulfate-rich natural mineral water in subjects with functional constipation (FC). Patients and Methods: In this double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study, subjects with FC (Rome III criteria) received 1 l/day (4 × 250 ml) of mineral water (Ensinger Schiller Quelle) or carbonated tap water (placebo) for 6 weeks. The primary endpoint was the change in the frequency of bowel movements per week between baseline and visit 4 (after 6 weeks). The prespecified main secondary endpoint was the change in the frequency of bowel movements per week between baseline and visit 3 (after 3 weeks). Results: Efficacy was analyzed in 100 subjects (intention-to-treat). After 6 weeks of treatment there was no statistical difference between the groups (p = 0.163). However, statistical significance was reached after 3 weeks, with an increase in the frequency of bowel movements per week of 2.02 ± 2.22 for the mineral water group compared to 0.88 ± 1.67 for the placebo group (p = 0.005). Conclusions: A 3-week treatment with 1 l/day of the sulfate-rich mineral water improved the frequency of bowel movements in subjects with FC compared with tap water; however, the difference was no longer significant after 6 weeks. Further evaluation in rigorously designed clinical studies will be necessary to validate the impact of sulfate-rich natural mineral water on FC.

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Effects of Sulfate-Rich Mineral Water on Functional Constipation: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study

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“…Stoicescu et al study the infl uence of Lipova bicarbonate calcic water on experimental models with alloxan induced diabetes. Th e authors observed a lower increase of the glycemic level (42% increase in alloxan group compared with alloxan and mineral water which presented statistical signifi cance) 24 .…”

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The Use of Mineral Therapeutic Waters in Metabolic Disorders - a Review of the Literature

Nica¹,

Gheorghievici²,

Mitoiu³

et al. 2018

Rev. Med. Mod.

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The ongoing concern regarding the management of the metabolic syndrome and its complications requires the permanent approach of therapeutic solutions. Balneotherapy has been used for much time for treatment of different illness. The most common uses of mineral therapeutic waters are represented by drinking or bath cures. The positive influence of this form of therapy can be attributed to the water composition and its physical chemical properties of the water fi rstly, and second to the climatic, nutritional and social factors that are specifi c to the balneary resort. The aim of the study was to express our current experience regarding the impact that balneary support has in managing different metabolic conditions. We performed a review using online databases, and also hand research of the available studies regarding the subject, in order to acquire more information regarding the research that was conducted on this fi eld. The analysis indicates a signifi cant amount of data regarding the use of mineral therapeutic waters, resulting that through their specifi c composition it can provide a modulation of the parameters that defi ne the metabolic syndrome.

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“…Corradini et al. 14 have shown a beneficial effect of the hydropinic treatment with sulphate-bicarbonate-calcium mineral waters in reducing the risk of biliary calculi and favoring weight control. Moreover, the same spa treatment with sulphate-calcium mineral waters may effectively normalize the echoscopy picture and the motor function of stomach and gallbladder.…”

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Sulphate mineral waters: A medical resource in several disorders

Costantino

Izzo

Conti

et al. 2020

Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine

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Based on their chemical composition, salus per aquam (spa) mineral waters (or medical mineral waters) can be classified as sulphurous, sulphate, bicarbonate etc. Sulphate mineral waters where the predominant element is sulphate anion SO 4 2− , are frequently used in clinical therapy. In this review, we describe and analyze the current scientific knowledge concerning the therapeutic effect of sulphate mineral waters in the treatment of several disorders. Moreover, we underline how important is to integrate spa treatments with other therapeutic approaches to meet the various needs that can arise during a specific pathological state.

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Beneficial effect of sulphate-bicarbonate-calcium water on gallstone risk and weight control

Abstract: Sulphate-bicarbonate-calcium water consumption has a positive effect on lithogenic risk and intestinal transit and allows maintenance of a stable body weight despite a high food intake.

Cited by 19 publications

References 40 publications

Effects of Sulfate-Rich Mineral Water on Functional Constipation: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study

Effects of Sulfate-Rich Mineral Water on Functional Constipation: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study

The Use of Mineral Therapeutic Waters in Metabolic Disorders - a Review of the Literature

Sulphate mineral waters: A medical resource in several disorders

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