By Taylah Campbell May 

Whether you are at work, running a marathon or out bush hunting, hydration is vital. While any water is better than no water, PH8 not only hydrates quicker but it also replenishes your body with many natural minerals. Studies have shown that up to 80 per cent of Australian’s suffer from dehydration annually. Dehydration has many serious health implications ranging from mild brain fog and cognitive impairment to cardiovascular strain. 

PH8 is an Australian-founded and operated company that bottles naturally filtered water from the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia. Its water is sourced from limestone aquifers; because of this, it is enriched with beneficial minerals. An aquifer is essentially a layer of substrate that includes rock, soils, sands and minerals that is able to efficiently hold water due to its higher permeability and porosity. These features make it an excellent storage site for groundwater that can hold water for thousands of years. Excellent water quality is often associated with water from aquifers, as they can be naturally infused with minerals. As groundwater moves through pores, fractures and joints of the rocks, it dissolves minerals thus increasing their concentration in the water. Mineral dissolution occurs naturally over time as water slowly percolates through the subsurface. 

PH8 is unlike any other brand on the market, as it utilises natural geological formations to filter and infuse its water with beneficial minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, bicarbonate, silica and selenium. Its water offers optimal hydration through alkaline microclusters that enable your body to absorb water faster, meaning that your cells get benefitted faster than with standard water. The alkaline minerals help to maintain your body’s pH homeostatic balance. PH8 water is packed with electrolyte minerals, which provide a number of health benefits including regulation of nerve and muscle function as well as promoting and supporting healthy blood pressure and tissue repair. Additionally, selenium is a potent antioxidant that efficiently detoxifies your body. The silica content provides support to strengthen your hair, skin and nails. 

This water can provide everyone with enriched hydration, but it is ideal for hunters, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. Rapid hydration and water retention is vital, especially if you are hiking many kilometres over rough terrain with rifles and hunting kit. It is extremely common for hunters to experience severe dehydration due to their prolonged exposure to heat, over exertion and lack of access to water. The wide range of benefits that alkaline water can provide makes it perfect for those who find themselves outside on a regular basis. Also, water with a higher pH is known to have a smoother taste, making it very palatable. 

As a busy university student, I constantly find myself dehydrated, whether I am walking around campus or in the field. My experiences with PH8 confidently support all of the aforementioned benefits, including rapid and effective hydration; while using this water I experienced less severe headaches throughout the day and had less brain fog. The true test while I was using PH8 was the time I spent in the field; I spent more than five hours doing intense physical activities including hiking to field sites and rock scrambling. Throughout the entire day I felt fully hydrated, even when I was tired and exhausted. The shipping of the product was efficient and the PH8 team was flexible when I requested the delivery address be changed. I could not recommend this product and company enough. 

If you want to get some PH8 water for yourself, it is available in selected supermarkets Australia-wide or you can purchase it online for fast delivery to your home or workplace. You can order it by the box or pallet load. PH8 water is available in 500mL, 1L and 1.5L bottes. 

For 15 per cent off use the exclusive code SSAAPH815. 

Visit their website at ph8.com.au