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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What does Sküma's water filter actually remove? Inside our 229-contaminant lab test
The short answer: in an independent laboratory test, the Sküma® Super-Filter removed up to 99.9% of 229 contaminants added to tap water, including 20 PFAS, 165 pesticides and their metabolites,...
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Why you drink less water in winter (and how to fix it)
The short answer: in winter, research shows that people drink around 200 ml less a day than in summer, the equivalent of 10% of the recommended 2 litres a day....
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Hard water: what is it doing to your kettle, your tea and your taps?
The short answer: hard water is tap water carrying a lot of dissolved calcium and magnesium, picked up as rain soaks through chalk and limestone. It is safe to drink,...
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What's really in bottled water? Plastic, purity and what the research shows
The short answer: bottled water is mostly water and minerals, plus a surprising amount of plastic. A 2024 Columbia University study counted about 240,000 plastic particles in a typical litre,...
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What does TDS tell you about your water? AquaTru, Ninja HydraSense and the Sküma® MY™ Station compared
A TDS reading tells you how much dissolved mineral is in your water. It does not tell you whether the water is safe to drink. That is why three well-known...
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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 about taste rather than health. The claims made for it and against...
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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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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. Across the EU, it genuinely is subject to ongoing health surveillance: national health authorities carry out testing,...
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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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