SKÜMA BLOG
Science, Wellness & Smarter Hydration
Welcome to our blog — your trusted source for everything water, wellness, and performance.
Here, we dive deep into the science of hydration, explore practical tips for healthy living, and share expert insights from nutritionists, athletes, and researchers.
Articles
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Reverse osmosis vs activated carbon: the real differences, no shortcuts
Which should you choose between an activated carbon filter and a reverse osmosis system? The answer mostly depends on what you're actually trying to remove from your water. The two...
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Is cold water healthy? What the research actually shows
Cold water is as healthy as water at any other temperature, and for almost everyone the choice is a preference rather than a health decision. The claims made for it,...
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Does your hydration drink really need sodium? What the evidence shows
Sodium has become the headline ingredient of the hydration aisle. Tablets, powders, sticks and ready-to-drink bottles all promise to hydrate you better than water, and most of them lead with...
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How much water should you drink a day? What the science really says
2 litres? 8 glasses? More if you exercise? And do you actually need electrolytes to stay properly hydrated? “Most people could do perfectly fine off good water.” “I don't believe...
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Why has tap water quality only been monitored for a few decades?
We tend today to take it for granted that tap water is monitored. In the UK, it genuinely is subject to ongoing health surveillance: the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) oversees...
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Personalised hydration optimisation: Sküma Water is developing the next step in its approach
From purification to remineralisation, then to personalisation: Sküma Water's R&D is now working on a new medium designed to support daily hydration with even greater precision. We're rarely aware of...
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Cadmium, PFAS, Lead: What Diseases Can Water Pollutants Really Cause?
What scientific studies and experts tell us about the long-term effects of contaminants present in our environment, and why water quality deserves our full attention. Every day, we drink water...
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Instant hot water: why the MY™ Station heats on demand
Hot water is one of those features we tend to take for granted. You press a button, hot water comes out. Simple. But behind that simplicity sits a genuine design...
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Water and breastfeeding: how much to drink and what water to choose?
This article was written in partnership with Caroline Rinaudo, founder of FitMum France and a fitness coach who has specialised in supporting women during pregnancy, the postnatal period and motherhood...
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Detox water: myth or reality?
Lemon, cucumber and mint steeped in a jug of water: detox water has become a fixture of wellness content online, routinely presented as a way to flush out toxins or...
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TFA in your tap water: let's do the maths
On 22 July 2026, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) cut the tolerable daily intake for TFA (trifluoroacetic acid) by 72%, the smallest forever chemical in the PFAS family. Research...
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Why dehydration goes unnoticed so often in older people
26 July is World Grandparents' and Elderly People's Day, a fitting moment to look at something as common as it is easy to miss: as we age, the sensation of...
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