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Where the minerals come from

NA₂RA LabMay 20, 2026
Where the minerals come from

Most "trace mineral" waters lean on vague lake concentrates with no detailed analysis. The phrase "70+ trace minerals" sounds like a feature; it is usually a hedge against not knowing what is in the bottle.

NA₂RA does not do this.

Named suppliers

Our minerals come from documented beverage-grade suppliers:

  • Dr. Paul Lohmann — magnesium, calcium, zinc, and trace element salts.
  • Jungbunzlauer — high-purity organic mineral salts (citrates of Mg, Ca, K, Na) and zinc.
  • ICL Food Specialties — full mineral systems used in commercial isotonic beverages.
  • Prinova — B vitamins, caffeine, L-theanine, and taurine for the Heavy Water line.

Every input is accompanied by a Certificate of Analysis covering identity, purity, heavy metals, and Prop 65 compliance.

What we publish

Each batch is third-party tested for:

  • Mineral profile (magnesium, calcium, potassium, sodium, chloride, bicarbonate)
  • pH and TDS
  • Heavy metals (lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury)
  • Lithium
  • Microbial load

Results are published per-batch and linked to the QR code on the carton. If a batch fails, the cartons do not ship. There is no marketing version of this commitment.

The blunt economics

A water brand that publishes per-batch heavy-metal numbers is not protecting itself from competition; it is committing to a higher cost base forever. We see that as the only defensible promise to make at $4.99 per carton.

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