Glossary

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Activated Carbon: A highly porous material used in reverse osmosis systems to trap organic compounds, chlorine, and VOCs. It’s the first defence against bad taste and odour in tap water, ensuring every sip is as pure as it is refreshing.

Alkaline: Water with a pH level above 7, which may help balance acidity in the body. Reverse osmosis systems with remineralisation can restore alkalinity, providing optimised hydration for recovery and performance.

Antioxidant: A substance that prevents oxidative stress by neutralising free radicals. Some advanced reverse osmosis systems include filters that enhance water with antioxidant properties to support cellular repair.

Arsenic: A toxic dissolved metal found in some water supplies. Reverse osmosis removes arsenic, delivering water you can trust for your health journey.

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Bacteria: Microscopic organisms that can cause illness if present in water. Reverse osmosis eliminates bacteria, ensuring every drop you drink is clean and safe.

BPA (Bisphenol A): A chemical found in plastics, often linked to bottled water. Reverse osmosis removes BPA and reduces exposure to harmful endocrine disruptors.

Bottled Water: Often marketed as “pure,” but commonly contains microplastics and BPA. Reverse osmosis offers a superior, eco-friendly, and cost-effective alternative.

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Calcium: An essential mineral for bone health and muscle function. Reverse osmosis systems often strip water of calcium, but remineralisation stages can restore optimal levels for performance.

Calcium Carbonate: A compound used in reverse osmosis systems to remineralise water and improve pH balance, delivering hydration that supports both performance and taste.

Cellular Repair: The body’s process of healing and regenerating cells, which is enhanced by proper hydration. Reverse osmosis water ensures every cell receives pure H2O for optimal repair.

Chlorine: A chemical added to tap water to kill bacteria but often leaves an unpleasant taste and odour. Reverse osmosis removes chlorine, providing fresh, clean water without compromise.

Contaminant: Any harmful substance in water, such as bacteria, microplastics, or pesticides. Reverse osmosis eliminates contaminants, delivering water free from impurities.

Cortisol: A stress hormone. Proper hydration supports cortisol regulation, and pure reverse osmosis water optimises this process by eliminating contaminants that may affect hormonal balance.

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Dissolved Metals: Harmful metals like lead, mercury, and arsenic can accumulate in tap water. Reverse osmosis removes these, ensuring water purity that supports peak performance.

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Endocrine Disruptors: Chemicals like oestrogen or BPA that interfere with hormone regulation. Reverse osmosis eliminates these disruptors, supporting hormonal balance for energy and recovery.

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Filtration Stages: The multiple layers of filtration in reverse osmosis systems, such as activated carbon, membranes, and remineralisation filters. Each stage ensures your water is free from harmful impurities and packed with essential minerals.

Fluoride: A chemical added to tap water to promote dental health but can be harmful in excess. Reverse osmosis removes fluoride for those seeking a natural approach to hydration.

Free Radicals: Unstable molecules that cause oxidative stress in the body. Reverse osmosis water can include antioxidant-enhancing filters to combat free radicals and promote cellular health.

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H2O: The purest form of water. Reverse osmosis ensures your H2O is as close to perfection as science allows, free from contaminants and optimised for health.

Hydration: The process of supplying the body with adequate water. Reverse osmosis water, free from impurities, supports hydration that enhances energy, recovery, and performance.

Hydration Efficiency: The body's ability to absorb and utilise water to support critical functions. Since Reverse Osmosis water is free from impurities, so all your body's energy can go towards maximising water absorption and distribution around the body rather than filtering and fighting off contaminants, ensuring every drop contributes to performance and recovery.

Hormone: Sometimes referred to as Endocrines, Chemical messengers in the body that regulate functions like metabolism and energy. Reverse osmosis eliminates hormone-disrupting contaminants to support balanced bodily function.

Hardness (Water Hardness): The concentration of surplus calcium and magnesium in water. Reverse osmosis reduces water hardness by removing excess minerals for a smoother taste.

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Impurity: Any unwanted substance in water, such as bacteria or pesticides. Reverse osmosis filters out impurities, ensuring your water works with your body, not against it.

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Lead: A toxic heavy metal often found in old plumbing systems. Reverse osmosis removes lead to protect your health.

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Magnesium: A vital mineral for energy production and muscle relaxation. Reverse osmosis systems can add magnesium back into water for biohackers seeking optimal hydration.

Magnesium Oxide: A compound used in remineralisation filters to restore magnesium levels and enhance water alkalinity.

Membrane: The core of a reverse osmosis system, this semipermeable layer blocks contaminants while allowing water molecules to pass through, ensuring purity.

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Nitrates: Contaminants from agricultural runoff that can harm health. Reverse osmosis removes nitrates to deliver clean, safe water.

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Oestrogen: A hormone that, when present in water, can disrupt natural hormone balance. Reverse osmosis removes oestrogen, supporting optimal health.

Oxidative Stress: Damage caused by free radicals in the body. Reverse osmosis water with antioxidant properties helps combat oxidative stress for better recovery and cellular health.

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Pathogens: Disease-causing microorganisms in water. Reverse osmosis eliminates pathogens to safeguard your health.

pH: A measure of water's acidity or alkalinity. Reverse osmosis systems with pH balancing filters optimise water for better health and taste.

Pharmaceuticals: Trace residues of medication found in tap water. Reverse osmosis removes these for purer hydration.

Pesticides: Harmful chemicals from agricultural runoff that contaminate water. Reverse osmosis removes pesticides, providing water you can trust.

Pitcher Filter: A basic filtration method that removes some impurities but falls short of reverse osmosis in purity and performance.

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Reverse Osmosis: An advanced filtration process that uses pressure to remove impurities like bacteria, microplastics, and dissolved metals. It delivers water optimised for hydration and health.

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Semi-Permeable: A membrane that allows certain molecules (like water) to pass through while blocking others (like contaminants). This technology is the heart of reverse osmosis.

Synthetic: Man-made chemicals and materials, such as BPA, that contaminate water. Reverse osmosis systems remove these harmful substances to protect your health.

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Tap Water: A convenient but often impure water source, containing contaminants like chlorine, dissolved metals, and microplastics. Reverse osmosis upgrades tap water to a level of purity bottled water can’t match.

Trace Residues: Tiny amounts of harmful substances, such as pharmaceuticals or pesticides, found in water. Reverse osmosis eliminates these, ensuring every drop is safe and pure.

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UV Sterilisation: A process used in some reverse osmosis systems to kill bacteria and viruses, ensuring even greater water purity.

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Viruses: Microorganisms that can contaminate water and cause illness. Reverse osmosis removes viruses to protect your health.

VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds): Harmful chemicals often found in tap water. Reverse osmosis systems with activated carbon filters trap VOCs, ensuring safe and great-tasting water.