General HydraSonic™ Questions
What makes HydraSonic™ so special?
HydraSonic™ perfectly pure advanced hydrating water is one of the cleanest-known bottled drinking
water on the market*. In fact, it's hundreds of times cleaner than many of the spring or mineral waters
that come from "protected sources”. HydraSonic™ uses unique proprietary 21st-Century Quantum
Water Processing Technology featuring 14-step purification/revitalizing process which removes
impurities and creates “living water” that is clean, crisp, and provides optimal hydration. Once you
experience HydraSonic™, you'll find it difficult to drink any other water.
Once you drink HydraSonic™ … you will stay on it!
What does TDS stand for? And why is it important?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) uses Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) as a measure for water purity.
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) are the total amount of mobile charged ions, including minerals, salts or
metals dissolved in a given volume of water, expressed in units of mg per unit volume of water (mg/L),
also referred to as parts per million (ppm).
What is the TDS count for HydraSonic™?
Clean water allows the body to function more efficiently. The lower the TDS count the cleaner the
water. HydraSonic™ has an average of 0.5 parts per million of total dissolved solids which is 20 times
lower than the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) standard of 10 ppm for purified water and 1000
times lower than the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) secondary standard of 500 ppm for
drinking water.
What are the health benefits of drinking HydraSonic™?
A recent two year beta testing study suggests that HydraSonic™ hydrates faster than a leading mineral
water and tap water*.
Who is HydraSonic™ for?
HydraSonic™ perfectly pure advanced hydrating water is designed for professional athletes and health
conscious individuals who want only the very best for their bodies. Just like athletes, isn't it a good idea
to consume only the very best so you can perform at your peak performance?
What's your water source?
We start our proprietary 21st-Century Quantum Water Processing Technology featuring 14-step
purification/revitalizing process using municipality city water. At the end of the process, HydraSonic™ is
the purest bottled water available today. In fact, it's thousands of times cleaner than any spring or
mineral water*.
How do you get HydraSonic™ so clean?
Our proprietary 21st-Century Quantum Water Processing Technology featuring 14-step
purification/revitalizing process is why HydraSonic™ measures only about 0.5 parts per million (ppm) of
total dissolved solids (TDS)or less making it one of the cleanest known bottled drinking water on the
market*. At the end of this process we ozone our water, which preserves the clean, crisp taste of
HydraSonic™ ultra-purified water.
Can I have HydraSonic™ shipped to my home?
HydraSonic™ is sold through a network of authorized sales locations. If you're unable to locate a
location within reasonable driving distance, or if you simply insist upon the convenience of home
delivery, you may purchase HydraSonic™ on our website www.drinkhydrasonic.com.
Why does HydraSonic™ cost so much?
Why do the world's five-star restaurants and resorts, luxurious homes and cars, and finest clothes
demand the highest price tags? Generally, you get what you pay for.
With HydraSonic™, you're not only getting the one of the cleanest and most hydrating known bottled
water, but one that will allow your body to function at its optimal level*.
Even though HydraSonic™ is the cleanest and best drinking water, it isn't the most expensive in the
marketplace and priced within the premium water category.
What's the best way to store HydraSonic™?
You may refrigerate or store HydraSonic™ at room temperature. To maintain the purity of HydraSonic™,
we recommend that you refrigerate the water once it is opened, and preferably once you buy it. You
should not leave HydraSonic™ or any bottled water exposed to direct sunlight.
How safe is the plastic used for HydraSonic™ bottles? Is it made with Bisphenol-A?
We use a very high quality polyethylene terephthalate (PET, PETE, PET 1) plastic, one of the best
available. In fact, if you squeeze an empty bottle of HydraSonic™ compared to an empty bottle of most
other brands you will find that there is a noticeable difference. Health is what HydraSonic™ is all about,
which is one of the reasons we choose to use a very high quality plastic.
What sizes does HydraSonic™ come in?
HydraSonic™ is available in 0.5-liter (16.9-oz.) bottles. The 0.5 liter bottles can be purchased in a 12bottle case. The liter (33.8-oz) can be purchased in a 15-bottle water case.
Why don't you put a sports cap on your bottles?
At the end of our 14-steps purification/revitalizing process we add ozone to the final product. A sports
cap isn't as effective at holding the ozone/oxygen in the bottle as our current caps. But you can certainly
install your own sports cap after purchasing HydraSonic™.
Will you be making a HydraSonic™ home filtration/revitalize system in the future?
No. The highly specialized equipment necessary for our14-steps purification/revitalizing process is cost
prohibitive to the general public and would not easily fit in most homes. It also takes trained experts in
water quality to operate and maintain this equipment.
What is the shelf life of HydraSonic™?
The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacturing. Everything is better when it is fresh, so we
recommend drinking it within a couple of weeks of buying it.
If I freeze or boil HydraSonic™, will it change the quality of the water?
No.
Can I heat or cool HydraSonic™ to make coffee, tea or another type of drink?
Yes. The quality of HydraSonic™ does not change when the water is cooled or warmed. We do
recommend that HydraSonic™ be consumed at room temperature for maximum benefit. HydraSonic™
makes excellent coffees and teas.
What is the pH of HydraSonic™?
HydraSonic™ has a manufactured pH parameter between 6.8 and 7.6. However, the average is around
7.0 to 7.4 which is the average body's pH.
"Unique" HydraSonic™ questions
How can HydraSonic™ be any different? I thought water was just water.
That's what many people say ... until they try HydraSonic™. We suggest you do the same. Ideally, drink it
for a week and see what you think. After you've experienced HydraSonic™ super-pure, crisp, smooth
taste for a while, you'll likely find it difficult to return to the water you were previously drinking.
Since I've been drinking HydraSonic™, I have to urinate more frequently. Why?
There are probably two reasons for this. First, because HydraSonic™ tastes so clean and refreshing, it
makes you want to drink more. Secondly, HydraSonic™ may hydrate you much quicker than ordinary
water.
Can I give HydraSonic™ to my pets?
Yes! In fact, we recommend you give your pet a taste test. Put HydraSonic™ in one bowl and tap water
or bottled water in the other bowl, then see which one you’re pet will drink.
Hydration questions
How much water should I drink daily?
As a baseline, you should try to drink at least half your body weight in ounces a day. For example, if you
weigh 180 pounds, you should try to drink 90 oz. of water. You should increase consumption during
periods of increased physical activity or other physical stress.
Because the amount of water you need depends on your size, activity level, age and other factors such
as diet and stress level, the eight 8-oz. glasses a day is not a good guideline for everyone. For example, a
120-pound female living in a temperature-controlled environment does not require as much water as a
250-pound male doing vigorous physical activity. Remember to drink before you get thirsty. If you wait
until you're thirsty, you're already slightly dehydrated.
Why is drinking water so important?
Our bodies are approximately 70% water. Our muscles are about 75% water. Our brain is more than 80%
water. Our blood is more than 85% water. Our cells are about 90% water. Approximately 60% of the
bodies need for water comes from liquids, about 30% from foods, and the other 10% is produced in the
body from the cellular metabolism.
By properly hydrating with good, clean, quality water, you allow your body to function more efficiently.
Some of the benefits of proper hydration may include:
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Healthy skin and hair
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Healthy joints (Research indicates that eight to 10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease
back and joint pain for up to 80 percent of sufferers.)
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Stronger immune system
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Faster recovery from surgery
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Faster recovery from physical activity
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Reduced hypertension
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Reduced cholesterol
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Reduce risk of various types of cancers (According to the Bottled Water Web, drinking five
glasses of water daily can decrease the risk of colon cancer by 45 percent, breast cancer by 79 percent,
and bladder cancer by 50 percent.)
Can I hydrate with something else besides water?
There are certainly some hydration benefits derived from many foods and drinks - especially from those
high in water content such as fruits, soups, and juice drinks.
However, keep in mind that beverages containing alcohol and caffeine will decrease their hydrating
ability. Studies show that caffeine and alcohol require water for digestion, thereby decreasing any
hydrating benefits of the beverage.
Despite what your non-water diet may be, we still recommend you strive to drink half your body weight
in ounces daily. For the most effective hydration, there is no replacement for high-quality, clean, pure
water.
How do I know when I'm dehydrated?
Dehydration causes many common health complaints. Research indicates that approximately half of
Americans are dehydrated.
Here are some of the signs that may indicate you're dehydrated:
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Fatigue and weakness (Lack of water is the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.)
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Headaches
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Mental fogginess (A mere 2 percent drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory,
trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on a printed page.)
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Decreased visual ability
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Rheumatoid joint pain (arthritis)
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Rough, dry skin
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Dry mucous membranes in nose, mouth, or throat
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Nosebleeds (especially in dry interior air during winter)
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Dark, concentrated, strong-smelling urine in small quantities
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Irritability
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Anxiety
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Muscle fatigue
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Irrational behavior
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Constipation
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Nausea
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Intestinal cramps
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Weak, irregular pulse
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Low blood pressure
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Shallow, rapid breathing
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Chronic illnesses
Here are a few other potential consequences of dehydration:
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Even if you're only suffering mild dehydration, your metabolism will slow down as much as 3
percent.
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Increased chance for asthmatic individuals to suffer an attack.
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The decreased blood volume can lead to an increased chance for a heart attack.
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May compromise liver function as it causes the liver to be overloaded with toxins.
If you only drink water when you are thirsty, you probably aren't drinking enough. That's because our
thirst mechanisms aren't usually a good indicator of when we need water. When you become thirsty,
chances are you're already dehydrated.
Who's at the greatest risk for dehydration?
Well, we're all at risk for dehydration if we don't drink enough water, but children and seniors seem to
be at the highest risk. Many kids don't drink water. Instead, kids drink lots of sugar drinks (juice with
high fructose corn syrup added) and sodas. Newsday reports that more than 186,000 children are
hospitalized for dehydration in the U.S. every year.
Seniors very often don't drink any water. They prefer tea or other drinks. These beverages are solutes,
containing materials or other dissolved solids. Water containing a large amount of dissolved solids does
not have as high a driving force to exchange cellular fluids, which is an impediment to hydration.
Diuretics such as caffeine and alcohol may have a net dehydrating effect by altering the body's fluid
balance mechanism to discharge fluids. The phosphates in sodas also rob the body of oxygen. With
seniors, the risk of dehydration can be more acute.
Women are at greater risk for dehydration than men because they have less muscle mass and lower
body water content than men.
Are electrolytes important for hydration?
Hydration is by its very name is the replacement of water lost from the blood plasma volume and/or the
cells. That is accomplished with water. Electrolyte replacement is not hydration; by its very name it is
replacement of electrolytes. Both are important, and timing of the intake of both is also very important.
During a short race electrolyte replacement and carbohydrate replacement would only slow you down.
During a long, four-hour or high-endurance exercise you may require some electrolyte replacement.
So the answer is both water and electrolytes are necessary, but for best results in performance, plain
water is best after a short to middle length race. But electrolyte and carbohydrate replacement are
important midway through an Iron man competition.
The more "stuff" you put in water, the slower it's absorbed into the cells, and the slower it's emptied
from your stomach. That's why the sports drink manufacturers made a sports drink that has a much
lower dose of carbohydrates and electrolytes. They know the regular sports drink would slow you down
in a short race. For quick hydration, nothing beats clean, pure water like HydraSonic™*.
Questions about having other things in water
Isn't it important to have minerals in water?
Yes and No. Pure water provides your body the most effective hydration. However if one drinks water
without trace minerals (like demineralized water), minerals can be leeched from the body. On the other
hand, many mistakenly believe drinking spring or mineral water provides a good source of minerals.
According to the American Medical Journal, "The minerals which the human body needs that are in the
water are insignificant to those in food ... and anyone simply eating a varied diet, not even a balanced
diet, could hardly suffer a mineral deficiency."
The main reason minerals in water are insignificant is because they are in an inorganic state, whereas
minerals in food are in an organic (or bio-available) state. "The only minerals that the body can utilize
are the organic minerals," said Dr. Charles Mayo of the world-renowned Mayo Clinic. "All other types of
minerals are foreign substances to the body and must be eliminated."
The ideal drinking water is Super Pure, ph Balanced and Ultra Moisturizing HydraSonic™ water*!
Aren't there benefits to drinking water with electrolytes?
HydraSonic™ is super pure, ph balanced and ultra-moisturizing “Living Water” which help the body to
reach its optimal hydration*. The important thing to remember regarding electrolytes is keeping them in
balance. Essentially, only during extreme cases will you need to be concerned about your electrolytes
getting out of balance, such as during a grueling Ironman competition. The average person engaging in
mild to moderate physical activity typically never has to be concerned with electrolyte replacement.
Hydrating with clean, pure water like HydraSonic™ is all that's needed*.
Can water be a good source for calcium?
No. Water is an extremely poor source of calcium. Get your calcium - and the rest of your minerals from food. Spinach, turnip greens, mustard greens, and collard greens are excellent sources of calcium.
Dairy foods are also an excellent calcium source.
HydraSonic™ focus is effective hydration. The purer the water, the better the hydration and anything
added to water can possibly slow down the hydration process.
Health-related questions
What role does water play in weight loss?
Pure water is a crucial component to any weight loss plan. It has zero carbs, zero fat, and zero calories,
and it certainly isn't going to make you put on any unwanted weight. Plus, drinking water can help
appease hunger pains that are actually being caused by thirst.
Is there any advantage to taking my supplements with HydraSonic™?
Yes, by taking your supplements with HydraSonic™ you enable your body to maximize the health
benefits from proper hydration and nutritional supplements*.
General bottled water questions
What's the difference between the various kinds of bottled water, such as spring, mineral, purified,
artesian, and others?
In one word, purity. The source of the water and how the water is - or isn't - cleaned are the main
determining factors in a water's total dissolved solids level (i.e., purity level) and its taste.
The FDA has established bottled water Standard of Identity to define the several different types of
bottled water based on specific characteristics of the product. Bottled water products meeting the
Standard of Identity may be labeled as bottled water or drinking water, or one or more of the following
terms:
Artesian Water/Artesian Well Water - Bottled water from a well that taps a confined aquifer (a waterbearing underground layer of rock or sand) in which the water level stands at some height above the top
of the aquifer.
Mineral Water - Bottled water containing not less than 250 parts per million total dissolved solids may
be labeled as mineral water. Mineral water is distinguished from other types of bottled water by its
constant level and relative proportions of mineral and trace elements at the point of emergence from
the source. No minerals can be added to this product. A bacterium that causes severe diarrhea in
developing countries can survive in bottled mineral and spring water, according to a published study.
Purified Water - Water that has been produced by distillation, deionization, reverse osmosis or other
suitable processes while meeting the definition of purified water in the United States. Other suitable
product names for bottled water treated by one of the above processes may include "distilled water" if
it is produced by distillation, "deionized water" if it is produced by deionization or "reverse osmosis
water" if the process used is reverse osmosis. Alternatively, the term "drinking water" can be used
preceded by any one of the terms defined in this paragraph (e.g., "purified drinking water" or "distilled
drinking water"). This is the category that HydraSonic™ falls under (although HydraSonic™ has created
its own sub-category within this category: "ultra-purified water").
Sparkling Bottled Water - Water that after treatment, and possible replacement with carbon dioxide,
contains the same amount of carbon dioxide that it had as it emerged from the source. Sparkling bottled
waters may be labeled as "sparkling drinking water," "sparkling mineral water," "sparkling spring water,"
etc.
Spring Water - Bottled water derived from an underground formation from which water flows naturally
to the surface of the earth. Spring water must be collected only at the spring or through a borehole
tapping the underground formation feeding the spring. Spring water collected with the use of an
external force must be from the same underground stratum as the spring and must have all the physical
properties before treatment, and be of the same composition and quality as the water that flows
naturally to the surface of the earth. A bacterium that causes severe diarrhea in developing countries
can survive in bottled spring water, as well as mineral water, according to a recently published study.
Well Water - Bottled water from a hole bored, drilled or otherwise constructed in the ground, which
taps the water aquifer.
Why is bottled water so popular?
Consumers reportedly choose bottled water for its taste and purity. (That being the case, then we
expect everyone to be drinking HydraSonic™ as they will stay on it once they find out it's one of the
world's cleanest, best-tasting bottled water.)
Bottled water is now the second most consumed beverage in the United States because it ensures
consistent safety, quality and good taste from the water source to finished product. It also offers
convenience due to its portability.
Is bottled water regulated?
Yes. The bottled water industry is regulated on three levels: federal, state, and trade association. In
addition, products imported from the European Union must meet all U.S. regulations, and standards
established by the European Union. FDA regulations, coupled with state and industry standards, offer
consumers assurance that the bottled water they purchase is stringently regulated, tested, and of the
highest quality.
In the United States, pre-packaged water (bottled water) is considered to be a food and is regulated by
the Food and Drug Administration.
The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) has been a long-standing proponent of additional
federal regulations for bottled water and is active at all levels of local, state and federal government
assisting in the development of such regulations.
Federal Regulations
The FDA regulates bottled water as a food product. Bottled water companies must adhere to the FDA's
Quality Standards, Standards of Identity (labeling regulations) and Good Manufacturing Practices
(GMPs).
Quality Standards ensure the safety of all bottled water products from production to packaging to
consumption. The FDA's labeling rules for bottled water establish standards of identity and standardized
definitions for terms found on bottled water labels, such as artesian, drinking, mineral, purified,
sparkling, and spring.
Bottled water is subject to GMPs, including those applicable to foods generally, and GMPs specific to
water processing and bottling. General foods GMPs govern such areas as plant and ground
maintenance, sanitary maintenance of buildings and fixtures, and sanitary facilities, including water
supply, plumbing and sewage disposal. Bottled water GMPs provide detailed regulations governing plant
construction and design, sanitary facilities, and operations, equipment design and construction,
production and process controls specific to production and processing of bottled drinking water.
State Regulations
In addition to FDA's extensive regulatory requirements, the bottled water industry is subject to state
regulatory requirements as well. A significant responsibility of the state is inspecting, sampling,
analyzing and approving sources of water. Under the federal GMPs, only approved sources of water can
be used to supply a bottling plant.
Another area in which some states have important responsibilities that complement federal regulation
is the certification of testing laboratories. As with any food establishment, the state performs
unannounced plant inspections, and some states perform annual inspections.
IBWA Standards
In addition to the state and federal regulations for bottled water, IBWA bottler member are subject to
another level of oversight. As a condition of membership, bottlers must submit to an annual,
unannounced plant inspection administered by an independent, internationally recognized third-party
inspection organization. This inspection audits quality and testing records; reviews all areas of plant
operation from sources through finished product; and checks compliance with FDA Quality Standards,
GMPs, and any state regulations. IBWA has established a quality assurance program, called the Model
Code, which are a strict set of standards. This code establishes tougher requirements than federal and
state authorities.
So now you have it….Drink HydraSonic™…You Will Stay On It!
*These statements have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration. This product is not intended to
diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.