Groundbreaking Research Reveals the Health and Economic Impact of Magnesium Deficiency in Desalinated Water – And How Aqvita Provides the Solution.
In regions like Israel and the UAE, where freshwater scarcity has led to heavy reliance on desalination, a new challenge has surfaced: magnesium deficiency in drinking water. This deficiency poses serious health risks, including an increase in type 2 diabetes (T2D) and ischemic stroke (IS). A recent groundbreaking study by the Taub Center in Israel sheds light on the health and economic burdens caused by desalination-related magnesium deficiency. The findings highlight an urgent need for solutions—solutions that Aqvita has already been working on to address this pressing issue.
Aqvita, at the forefront of water enhancement technology, offers innovative formulations that can be seamlessly integrated into water systems—whether for individual consumers, businesses, or municipalities. Our magnesium-enriching solutions stand ready to play a pivotal role in tackling this emerging public health concern.
The Problem: Desalination's Unintended Health Consequences
Israel, once facing severe water shortages, invested in building one of the world’s most advanced desalination infrastructures. While this achievement secured a consistent water supply, it inadvertently led to the removal of essential minerals, including magnesium, from drinking water. The Taub Center’s research underscores that this is not just an Israeli issue; it is a growing problem for any country heavily reliant on desalinated water, such as the UAE. Without intervention, these nations could face significant strain on their healthcare systems due to an increase in health issues caused by insufficient magnesium intake.
Aqvita's Role in Enhancing Drinking Water with Magnesium
The Taub Center's research highlights that adding magnesium back into drinking water can effectively counter the health impacts of desalination. Aqvita has developed versatile solutions that address this problem across different use cases:
Consumer Solutions: Aqvita's products empower consumers to enhance their tap water with essential minerals like magnesium conveniently. Whether at home, in the office, or on the go, our formulations ensure that individuals can easily maintain adequate magnesium intake, supporting overall health and well-being.
Business Applications: For businesses such as water dispensers, restaurants, and health clubs, Aqvita's technology integrates seamlessly into their water services. By using our user-friendly dosing units, businesses can offer their customers healthier hydration options, fortified with magnesium for added health benefits.
Municipal and Large-Scale Solutions: Aqvita is developing an enzyme-based technology that utilizes carbonic anhydrase to accelerate the dissolution of solid minerals into desalinated water. This cutting-edge approach offers dual benefits: it not only enriches drinking water with vital minerals like magnesium, enhancing public health, but also captures CO2, contributing to carbon reduction efforts. By implementing this technology in large-scale municipal water treatment facilities, Aqvita can help ensure that entire communities have access to magnesium-rich drinking water, improving health outcomes and advancing sustainability goals.
Why This Research Matters – And How Aqvita Provides an Immediate Fix
The economic analysis in the document makes a compelling case: the cost of enriching desalinated water with magnesium is far outweighed by the long-term savings to the healthcare system. Preventing diseases linked to magnesium deficiency can lead to substantial financial relief for public health budgets.
This is where Aqvita comes in. Our customizable mineral dosing solutions make magnesium supplementation both practical and cost-effective. Our technology aligns with sustainable practices, allowing water systems to be enhanced without relying on single-use plastic bottles or other environmentally harmful methods. By offering these solutions, Aqvita not only promotes healthier hydration but also contributes to sustainable water management practices.
The Taub Center’s research serves as a wake-up call for countries dependent on desalination. Aqvita is ready to partner with consumers, businesses, and municipalities to address this challenge head-on, ensuring that access to drinking water also means access to essential minerals like magnesium.