Penta

Penta® Water (sometimes called AquaRx™ Water) is a commercially sold brand of bottled water that is claimed by its manufacturer to be structurally different from 'normal' water. It is advertised as the 'ultimate bottled water' on Penta's official website. It is manufactured and distributed by sister companies Bio Hydration Research Lab and AquaPhotonics. Penta's name derives from its association with five-molecule clusters of water.

In particular, Bio Hydration Research Labs states that their 'Penta process' of subjecting water to high energy sound waves, (creating sonoluminescence) reduces the average size of the water clusters present in liquid water. This supposedly makes it easier for water molecules to pass through cell-membranes. It is further claimed that water so treated improves the 'survivability' of cells. In 2003, Penta became the best selling bottled water in American health food stores. According to SPINS , Penta now has also been the #1 selling half-liter bottled water in US health food stores for the past three years.

The various scientific claims made by Penta have proven controversial with many scientists and skeptics who regard these claims as pseudoscientific. Penta has countered their skepticism with several commissioned studies which appear to validate their claims. Few of these studies, however, appear in mainstream peer-reviewed scientific literature.

Penta is a registered trademark of Aquaphotonics, Inc. In physical chemistry, the commonly used (non-trademarked) term for a cluster of five water molecules is the water pentamer.

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For more than 30 years Bill Holloway suffered from constant muscle pain and severe fatigue because of a chronic illness called Fibromyalgia. Desperate for relief, or at the very least, a way to improve his quality of life, Bill began to research the various causes, symptoms and treatments of his ailment.

In his research, Bill discovered that by hydrating with high quality, pure water his body may function better, consequently minimizing the severity of his symptoms. However, there was one problem: a high-quality, ultra-pure water wasn't readily available.

Coincidentally, Bill and his son Michael had been working to develop new water purification methods for industrial applications. They had been obsessed with water purity for years. One day in early 1996 they began experimenting with purifying water by using the energy created by cavitation (the explosion and implosion of an air bubble in liquid). This led to the serendipitous invention of what later became known as the "Penta Process." This process gave the water some unique properties, including a higher boiling point, a higher surface tension, and a lower viscosity.

Soon after, as Bill began drinking water that had undergone this process, he noticed a distinct improvement in his health. He not only felt more energetic, but the unrelenting pain had subsided.

Convinced it was "the water" that had made the difference, the Penta Process was fine-tuned and Bio-Hydration Research Lab. Inc. (BHRL) was founded in 1999. Bill-as founder and CEO-his wife G.R. and Michael began producing the first bottles of Penta water (then called Oxy-Hydrate). The rest, as they say, is history.

The Cleaner the Water, the Happier Your Body
With approximately 65% of our body comprised of water, it's only common sense that the cleaner the water, the more efficiently your body can function.

Penta's ultra-clean state, along with its unique properties, may be responsible for allowing the water to move through the body more quickly for superior hydration. Countless Penta drinkers have told us that, through effectively hydrating, they look and feel more youthful and energetic.

Just how much better can your body function drinking Penta? Studies show Penta water leaves the stomach quickly (which eliminates that bloated, sloshy feeling), improves physical performance, increases muscle efficiency, and dissolves the main ingredient in most kidney stones faster. For more information, visit our research and studies.

How Clean is Your Water?
Just because water comes in a bottle, does that necessarily mean it's clean?

No. Bottled water purity varies greatly depending on whether it's a purified, distilled, spring, mineral, artesian, or some other type of water. But how is water purity measured?

Water purity and quality are directly related to the amount of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) found in the water. This includes anything present in water other than the pure water (H20) molecule and suspended solids, such as any minerals, salts, or metals. TDS is expressed in units of milligrams per unit volume of water (mg/L), also referred to as parts per million (ppm). The TDS measurement for spring water averages 50-300 ppm, and mineral water 250 ppm and more. Penta's TDS averages 0.5 ppm.

Many mistakenly believe drinking spring or mineral water provides a good source for minerals. However, according to the American Medical Journal, "The minerals which the human body needs that are in the water are insignificant to those in food… and anyone simply eating a varied diet, not even a balanced diet, could hardly suffer a mineral deficiency."

The main reason minerals in water are insignificant is because they're mostly inorganic, which the body cannot easily utilize. However, the body much easier utilizes minerals in food because they're in a bio-available (organic) state.

Dr. Charles Mayo of the world-renowned Mayo Clinic said, "The only minerals that the body can utilize are the organic minerals. All other types of minerals are foreign substances to the body and must be eliminated."

In other words, the only thing that belongs in your water is water.

Dehydration, by definition, means "excessive loss of water." If you eat the right diet, you'll get most, if not all, the minerals you need from food. Furthermore, we believe our bodies may gain additional benefits from utilizing an ultra-purified water like Penta, and more and more research is supporting this statement.

Penta: The New Standard for Water Purity
Penta is regarded by many as having set the industry standard for purity in bottled water. In fact, it's now the bottled water of choice for many health conscious people worldwide. That's why Penta's 0.5-liter bottle has been the number one selling bottled water SKU in U.S. health food stores since 2002 (SPINSscan).

Most people think "water is just water" until they try Penta. Once you experience Penta's clean, crisp taste, you'll not only quickly realize that not all water is created equal, but you'll also find it difficult to drink any other water.

If you want the very best for your body, choose Penta. Penta water is available at retail stores nationwide.