With its rich tradition of beneficial effects on health and renowned rulers and kings who took advantage of the healing effects of its minerals, the mineral water from Rogaška Slatina is a unique antidote to your diverse lifestyle. The Rogaška mineral water has a comprehensive, long history of healing characteristics and it was among the first mineral waters in the world for which a scientific monograph was compiled. The name Roitschocrene (Latin for the Rogaška spring) was published in 1685, written by Dr Johann Benedict Gründe. The mineral water, already used by the Celts and the Romans, who called it Roitschocrene, was further popularized by Paul de Sorbait as he presented it to the Habsburg court. This was followed by the use of this mineral water in the wider world, when the Count Petar Zrinski expanded its healing reputation, so in the late 19th century it became the world's third best-selling water.
The health benefits of the Rogaška mineral water can be divided into two categories:
The Rogaška mineral water is different from all other mineral waters in the world. As a mineral water containing the highest magnesium percentage among all mineral waters, it has many benefits, but only if it is consumed moderately. Learn how to consume the mineral water properly in various circumstances.
The unique mineral water provides many beneficial effects on health, depending on the way of consuming it. If you drink warm Rogaška mineral water quickly, you will speed up your digestive system. If you drink cold mineral water from Rogaška slowly, you will increase the absorption of minerals.
* Warning: too much water can have a laxative effect. Adjust the daily dose accordingly.
Consuming alcohol
The Rogaška mineral water helps to reduce or even completely eliminate hangovers, as it provides rehydration and reintroduces minerals that the kidneys have eliminated during drinking, back into the body. Minerals maintain the pH-balance of acid in the gastric juice and thus soothe the irritated stomach.
How and when to drink: 0.5 liters of cold water before bedtime.
Consuming food
If you are about to have an abundant dinner, we recommend drinking the Rogaška mineral water to lower potentially elevated cholesterol levels and help with digestion.
How and when to drink: 0.5 liters of room temperature water in the morning, on an empty stomach.
Anti-stress function
Stress is a state of physical, emotional and behavioral imbalance. When stress strucks, inevitable effects on organism occur, as it causes headaches, muscular tension, insomnia, lack of concentration, nervousness, etc. When under stress, we respond in a negative way, which affects organism in a negative way - unhealthy food, drinking alcohol, smoking, excessive consumption of coffee, etc. Because magnesium is a natural antidote for stress, the magnesium-rich mineral water from Rogaška works as an effective anti-stress medicine.
How and when to drink: 0.5 liters of cold water every day; 0.2 liters in the morning before breakfast and 0.3 liters before bedtime.
Well-being
Magnesium is involved in 300 important processes in the human body and is found in every cell of every organism on Earth. Due to frequent lack of consumption of magnesium through food, which results from food processing, it is recommended to regularly drink water in order to maintain health and well-being.
How and when to drink: 0.1-0.2 liters of cold water every day, with short intervals.
Concentration
A good level of concentration and the proper functioning of the brain are based on a constant supply of biochemical energy. Mineral water, rich in magnesium, provides sufficient energy to brain cells and ensures that you are always concentrated.
How and when to drink: 0.25 liters of water in the morning, before breakfast.
Sport
In order to prevent cramps during physical activity or sports, it is crucial that the impulse flow through the cells is free, enabling the contraction of muscles. Because magnesium stabilizes the potential of the membrane and helps to open cell membranes for ions, water is the ideal companion of active individuals.
How and when to drink: 0.25 liters of water in the morning, before breakfast.
Weight loss and weight control
Irregular eating habits and inadequate physical activity combined with unbalanced and unhealthy eating habits usually affect body weight. Mineral water, rich in magnesium, helps to control body weight as it enables an appropriate pH balance and replaces the loss of minerals. In addition, drinking water before meals helps to sense satiety, even if you eat less.
How and when to drink: 0.25 liters of water before meals