What if the future of longevity begins with better water? New research suggests a link between magnesium depletion and lower levels of Klotho, one of the most studied proteins in healthy aging. At Aqvita, we are exploring a different approach to hydration: patented technologies that recreate mineral-rich water directly from local tap water, delivering meaningful amounts of magnesium while preserving taste and eliminating the need to transport packaged water.

At the Milan Longevity Summit, Aqvita founder Philippe Tob discovered a fascinating scientific connection between Sardinia’s exceptional longevity and the mineral composition of its water. Recent research suggests that calcium- and bicarbonate-rich waters may contribute to lower cardiovascular risk and healthier ageing. Could mineral-balanced water be one of the missing variables in the longevity conversation?

At the recent Queenager event in Lausanne, one theme came back again and again during conversations with participants: women in midlife are increasingly rethinking their relationship with health, energy, hydration, and daily routines. As a sponsor of the Queenager community, Aqvita was proud to participate in the discussion on mineral intake and hydration.

Today, we are proud to announce an important evolution in our direct-to-consumer strategy: the launch of our patented mineral formulations using metered Bag-on-Valve (mBOV) technology.

We are proud to announce that Aqvita has been selected among the Top 50 Planet-First Startups of the IMAGINE NEXT Global Innovation Challenge, organized by the Sustainable Innovation Council.

From Durlach’s early insights on magnesium and children to Aqvita’s patented hydration technology, explore a new way to integrate magnesium into daily life without supplements.

Magnesium is attracting renewed attention in nutrition and health discussions. A recent article in The Economist explores whether magnesium supplements can help with relaxation, sleep and mood. While scientific evidence remains mixed, one point is increasingly clear: many people may simply not consume enough magnesium in modern diets.

Most sports hydration products are still built around sodium chloride and taste masking. But hydration is more than salt replacement. Research shows magnesium from mineral water is well absorbed — especially when consumed gradually throughout the day. In collaboration with EXO, we explore a different model: functional hydration built on bicarbonate chemistry, not sweetened salt.

Menopause is not only a hormonal transition — it is also a mineral transition. Human studies show that magnesium from mineral water is well absorbed, and that distributed intake across the day improves retention. In collaboration with Queenager, we explore how functional hydration can support mineral adequacy during midlife.

At Aqvita, many of our conversations with customers, partners, and health-focused communities start with a simple question: “What’s actually in the water we drink every day?” Not just in terms of taste or filtration—but in terms of mineral composition, balance, and long-term relevance.