Lidwien Jansen
4/7/2026
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Minerals

Adding minerals to water: why it might be smarter than taking another supplement

You have a water filter, live consciously, and drink enough. Discover why you should add minerals to your water precisely for that reason.

Drinking water is good. Everyone knows that. But water isn't automatically nourishing. Especially if you exercise a lot, sweat, use the sauna, fast, drink a lot of coffee, or simply notice that your body needs more than just hydration.

That is why more and more people are looking for ways to add minerals to their water. Not with a brightly colored sports drink full of sugar or flavorings, but in a simple, natural way.

Because the question isn't just: am I drinking enough water? The better question is: what is in that water, and can my body actually use it?

Why minerals are important

Minerals are involved in almost everything your body does. They play a role in fluid balance, muscles, nerve signals, energy processes, skin, hair, bones, enzymes, and recovery. Your body cannot produce minerals itself. You must therefore obtain them from external sources, through food, water, or supplementation.

Well-known minerals and trace elements include:

* magnesium;
* zinc;
* iron;
* selenium;
* calcium;
* potassium;
* sodium;
* copper;
* manganese;
* chromium;
* molybdenum.

You don't need all of them in large quantities. Some you actually need in tiny amounts. But small doesn't mean unimportant. The body doesn't work with one isolated mineral. It works through collaboration. Magnesium is not separate from calcium. Zinc is not separate from copper. Selenium is not separate from iodine. Sodium is not separate from potassium.

That is why it makes sense not to look at just one mineral in a bottle, but at a broader mineral spectrum.

Why you want all minerals, not just one isolated mineral

The supplement world loves heroes. One month it's magnesium. Then zinc. Then iron. Then selenium. Then electrolytes. There is always one mineral that seems to be the solution to everything.

But your body doesn't work with heroes.

Your body works with balance. Minerals need each other. They influence each other's absorption, function, and availability. Too much of one can put pressure on another. And a deficiency in one mineral can trigger a chain reaction in processes that are much broader than that single substance.

That is why stacking individual supplements can become confusing. First magnesium. Then add zinc. Then iron because you're tired. Then selenium because you read something about the thyroid. Before you know it, you have a cupboard full of bottles, but still no sense of a foundation.

A broad spectrum of minerals and trace elements aligns better with how minerals occur naturally: not isolated, but together. Exactly as they do in the soil.

Why minerals in water make sense

Water is the carrier of life. In your body, substances are transported via fluids. Minerals often only function well when they are dissolved and become available in a form the body can recognize. That is exactly why adding minerals to water feels so logical. You aren't turning plain water into a sports drink, but into a simple mineral solution. No sugar bomb. No artificial color. No complicated routine.

Just water, supplemented with minerals.

For many people, that fits better than yet another capsule or tablet. You drink water anyway. By adding minerals to water, you turn something you do daily into a better foundation.

Filtering water: clean water is not always mineral-rich water

Many people filter their water. That is understandable: you want fewer unwanted substances, chlorine residues, limescale, or pollution in your glass. But depending on the filtration system, not only unwanted substances but also minerals can be removed from the water.

Strong filtration systems, such as reverse osmosis, can make water almost completely "empty." That doesn't have to be a bad thing, but it does mean you need to be more conscious about minerals afterward. Clean water is not automatically mineral-rich water. That is why it can make sense to add minerals back to water after filtering. Not with sugar, flavorings, or a standard sports drink, but with a broad spectrum of minerals and trace elements in combination with fulvic acid.

Why Celtic salt alone is not enough

Adding Celtic salt to water is popular. And it makes sense: it contains sodium and small amounts of other minerals. But Celtic salt is not a complete mineral spectrum. Your body needs more than just sodium. Minerals and trace elements like magnesium, zinc, selenium, copper, manganese, chromium, and molybdenum also play a role in all kinds of processes. Adding only salt to water does not replenish that broader spectrum. That is why Celtic salt is not the same as a complete mineral solution. It can be part of your routine, but it does not replace a broad spectrum of minerals and trace elements in combination with fulvic acid.

Ingestion is not the same as absorption

This is perhaps the most important point. Just because something is on the label doesn't automatically mean your body absorbs it well. And just because you ingest a mineral doesn't automatically mean it arrives where it is needed.

The form matters

Many minerals in supplements are inorganic or isolated. They are disconnected from the natural context in which the body typically encounters minerals: bound to plant compounds, organic acids, and other minerals.

That is why you can take supplements for years and still feel like little is changing. The question then is not just: am I taking enough?

But also: is it actually being absorbed?

Fulvic acid: nature’s mineral carrier

Fulvic acid is derived from humus: organic plant material that has been broken down over long periods by microorganisms in the soil. In healthy soil, fulvic acid plays a unique role. It binds to minerals and trace elements, creating natural mineral complexes. You can think of fulvic acid as a carrier. Not as an isolated mineral, but as an organic substance that helps transport minerals in a form closer to nature. This makes it compelling for anyone who wants to do more than just ingest minerals—it’s about delivering them to the body more intelligently so they reach the cell.

SMPL72: adding minerals to water with fulvic acid

SMPL72 was developed for those who want to simplify their routine. No stack of separate bottles. No complicated schedule. No sugary sports drinks. SMPL72 contains fulvic acid with over 72 minerals and trace elements. You add it to water, creating a natural mineral solution in a single glass.

Usage:

7 to 10 drops daily in a glass of water. The water will turn a light yellow color. The taste is subtly mineral and virtually neutral.

This is how you add minerals to water in a way that aligns with how they occur naturally: in harmony with organic compounds.

Filtered water versus water with SMPL72 minerals

Who should consider adding minerals to their water?

Adding minerals to water is especially beneficial if you are health-conscious but want to avoid taking an endless array of separate supplements.

For example, if you:

* drink a lot of water;
* exercise or sweat frequently;
* use the sauna regularly;
* practice fasting;
* drink a lot of coffee;
* notice that you have low energy;
* use electrolytes but are looking for something simpler;
* want to simplify your supplement routine;
* want to look beyond just magnesium or zinc.

It is also interesting for people who eat healthily but wonder if food still contains the same minerals as it used to. Because minerals don't start in a jar. They start in the soil.

Why mineral water fits better into a daily routine

A good routine should be easy. Otherwise, you won't stick with it. That is why adding minerals to water works so well: it doesn't require a major change. You don't have to create a complicated supplement schedule. You don't have to remember which jar to take when.

You grab a glass of water. You add a few drops. You drink it. That’s it. It is precisely that simplicity that makes it powerful.

Because health is often made more complicated than it needs to be. More jars. More powders. More schedules. More doubt.

But sometimes the foundation starts with something very simple: mineral water.

Adding minerals to water: what should you look for?

Not every product used to add minerals to water is the same.

Pay attention to these points:

* Does it contain a broad spectrum of minerals and trace elements?
* Are the minerals bound to a natural carrier such as fulvic acid?
* Is the source clearly stated?
* Is the product independently tested?
* Does it contain unnecessary sugars, colorings, or flavorings?
* Is it suitable for daily use?
* Is it easy to maintain?

A good product doesn't have to be complicated. But it does need to be logically structured.

Frequently asked questions about adding minerals to water

Why should you add minerals to water?

Because while water is primarily for hydration, it doesn't always contain many minerals. By adding minerals to your water, you turn your daily glass into a simple mineral solution.

Which minerals can you add to water?

Many people think of magnesium, sodium, potassium, or calcium. However, the body uses a broader spectrum of minerals and trace elements. That is why a complete mineral spectrum is more beneficial than a single isolated mineral.

Is mineral water the same as adding minerals to water?

Not exactly. Mineral water naturally contains certain minerals, depending on the source. With SMPL72, you add fulvic acid containing over 72 minerals and trace elements to your water.

Does filtering water also remove minerals?

That depends on the filtration system. Some filters primarily remove unwanted substances, while high-performance systems like reverse osmosis can also remove many minerals. That is why it can be useful to replenish filtered water with minerals.

Is Celtic salt in water enough?

Celtic salt in water can provide sodium and small amounts of other minerals. However, it is not a complete mineral spectrum. If you want a broader supplement, look for a solution that includes multiple minerals, trace elements, and a natural carrier like fulvic acid.

Is this the same as electrolytes?

Electrolytes are minerals that form electrically charged particles in water, such as sodium, potassium, magnesium, and chloride. SMPL72 contains minerals and trace elements combined with fulvic acid. It is therefore more comprehensive than a standard electrolyte drink.

Why include fulvic acid?

Fulvic acid can bind to minerals and trace elements. This presents the minerals in an organic context that is closer to nature than isolated minerals.

Done with all those separate jars?

Adding minerals to water is a simple way to get back to basics. Not another complicated supplement. Not another new hype. Just water with a broad spectrum of minerals and trace elements, bound to fulvic acid. SMPL72 turns your daily glass of water into a natural mineral solution.

Read here about which minerals you need daily

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