We all know we should drink more water but a recent study suggests that dehydration can actually impact your mental performance. The study that was done at Yale showed that being dehydrated by even 1 – 2% could hinder performance during complicated tasks. This is especially true for tasks involving attention, executive function, and motor coordination. Although we all know we should be drinking more water, we don’t always do so.
To help we’ve constructed an unofficial favorite water list from MDLingo as well as included some other taste tests
VO – In my mind can’t beat the taste of Fiji. Crisp, no after-taste and always refreshing but also strangely leaves me energized. Only downfall is the price $$$
GS – Tap water is my go to. Free and I can’t tell any difference compared to any other water. I’m not a water snob
DP – Around the house I always drink water from a Brita filter. They say tap water is fine but I like the added assurance of the carbon filter.
PA – As far as bottled water, my preference has always been for the tried and true. I’m a Poland Spring fan. Something about the history with the brand just puts me at ease and I know I can expect a certain quality from the company.
Reviews.com constructed their own more official looking graphic:
The Thrillest’s take on it was as follows:
The following were in their top 5 (with tasting notes attached):
5. Evian – Tasting notes: Whoa, that’s a lot of minerals. The electrolyte levels are on overdrive. There is worry among the group about over-hydration. The texture is a little on the thin side. If this were a pair of jeans, it would be skinny, not apple-bottomed.
4. Fiji – Tasting notes: It’s got the most lab-created flavor, but by a meticulous scientist from an exotic land, not one of our sloppy, disheveled American brainiacs. There’s no aftertaste or lingering mouthfeel. So many minerals it’d pair well with rocks.
3. Nestle Pure Life – Tasting notes: A clean taste, with no trace of minerals at all. Neutral in flavor. If you’re a marathon runner, this would be a great choice. It quenches in a very direct and pleasing way.
2. Voss – Tasting notes: This has a lot of character. It’s expressive. Gravelly, but we liked it — it’s the Jack Palance of water. There’s a roughness around the edges. It seems like there’s a ton of minerals in there.
1. Mountain Valley Spring Water – Tasting notes: Sweet flavors. Incredibly high drinkability. Rejuvenating. Buttermilk flavors, but not so sour. Tastes like it’s been filtered through a geological treasure. Rich and luxurious mouthfeel.
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