Either way, Im out and about and thirsty, so buying bottled water becomes the next best option.

Its not the most environmentally friendly thing to do, but hydration comes first when youre in a pinch.

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Christa Brown, RDN, is a New Jersey-based registered dietician nutritionist.

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Rather, the most important thing to note is the water source.

These minerals are part of the processes involved in energy production and structure, Brown says.

Calcium is not only beneficial for building strong bones, but helps with muscle contractions along with magnesium.

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Christa Brown, RDN, is a New Jersey-based registered dietician nutritionist.

This means your body can perform better under all kinds of stress, both physical and mental.

Depending on the brand, mineral water can contribute between 25 percent of the daily recommended intakes.

Yes, different waters have different tastes.

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He notes that most bottled water sold in the United Statescomes from municipal sources.

In other words, its straight-up tap water.

Many of those brands [have] labeling in big letters electrolytes added.

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Most of the time, natural occurring waters have way more minerals/electrolytes dissolved then purified water brands.

I personally think its misleading, and I would never buy those brands.

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Christa Brown, RDN, is a New Jersey-based registered dietician nutritionist.

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