Essentuki No. 17 Mineral Water: Natural Therapeutic Power from the Caucasus

Essentuki No. 17 is a naturally carbonated, highly mineralized water from the depths of the Caucasus Mountains, containing 10–14 g/L of dissolved solids, including bicarbonates (~5–7 g/L), chlorides, sodium, potassium, and trace CO₂—delivering a bold, slightly salty taste rich in healing minerals .

🌿 Health Benefits Backed by Science

• Metabolic support & insulin regulation: Essentuki 17 reduces insulin resistance and triggers adaptive metabolic processes in metabolic syndrome patients (Zhernov et al. 2017).

• Diabetes & vitamin synergy: When combined with vitamin C, it improves carbohydrate and lipid metabolism and reduces reliance on glucose-lowering drugs in type I & II diabetes (Polushina et al. 2000).

• Digestive and gastrointestinal improvements: Clinical evidence shows enhanced secretion of digestive hormones like gastrin and bile-stimulating factors, accelerating metabolism—beneficial for gastritis, ulcers, pancreatitis, and liver conditions.

• Skin healing in metabolic syndrome: With physiotherapy, Essentuki 17 significantly improves scar healing and prolongs therapeutic effects for 3–4 months in metabolic syndrome cases (Kazantseva et al. 2021).

🧪 Composition & Geology

This CO₂-rich water emerges from deep carbonate aquifers (~1–2 km underground), where it interacts with marine-mineral deposits, silica, and gases—developing its therapeutic profile (Baranovskaya et al. 2023).

⚠️ Use & Contraindications

Essentuki 17 is considered a therapeutic-grade mineral water. It should be used under medical supervision, with recommended doses of 100–400 mL per serving, consumed warm (~50 °C) in glass before meals. It must not be used during acute gastrointestinal crises, kidney or urinary tract disorders, or hypertensive emergencies.

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• Authentic therapeutic mineral water – sourced from the Caucasus

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References

• Zhernov V.A., Frolkov V.K., Zubarkina M.M. (2017) Mechanisms underlying the therapeutic effects of reflexotherapy and drinking mineral waters in patients with metabolic syndrome. Vopr. Kurortol. Fizioter. Lech. Fiz. Kult. 94(2), 36–41.

• Polushina N.D., Kartazaeva V.A., Botvineva L.A., Kozhevnikov S.A. (2000) Effects of combined intake of mineral water with ascorbic acid and rutin: experimental and clinical study. Vopr. Kurortol. Fizioter. Lech. Fiz. Kult. (2), 31–34.

• Kazantseva C.V., Nagornev S.N., Frolkov V.K., Gusakova E.V., Nagorneva M.S. (2021) Clinical efficiency of the combined application of physiotherapeutic technologies and drinking mineral waters in patients with cicatricial skin changes and metabolic syndrome. Russ. J. Physiother. Balneol. Rehabil. 20(2), 147–154.

• Baranovskaya E.I., Kharitonova N.A., Chelnokov G.A., Tarasenko I.A., Maslov A.A. (2023) Chemical and isotopic features of a high pCO2 natural mineral water from Essentuki field (Caucasian Mineral Water Region, Russia). Water 15(5), 901.