Penta Water facts for kids
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| Type | Bottled water |
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| Manufacturer | United Beverage |
| Country of origin | United States |
Penta Water is a brand of bottled water made by a company called United Beverage. This company is located in Southern California. Penta Water goes through a special process that the company says makes it healthier. However, many scientists and experts have questioned these claims. They say there isn't strong scientific proof to support the health benefits.
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History of Penta Water
How Penta Water Started
Penta Water was created by a person named Bill Holloway. He developed the water in Carlsbad, California. Bill Holloway said he had a health condition. He claimed that his son, Mike Holloway, accidentally found a way to purify water. Bill Holloway felt better after drinking this special water. Because of this, he decided to start making and selling it.
Company Ownership
In 2009, a company called United Beverage bought the rights to Penta Water. United Beverage is based in Southern California. As of 2019, this company was still making and selling Penta Water.
Claims About Penta Water
Health Benefits Claimed
The founder, Bill Holloway, made big claims about Penta Water. He once said that the water "actually saved his life." He also claimed to have many stories from people who felt better after drinking it. These people had various health issues. They said the purified water helped them feel relief, for example, by reducing swelling.
Anti-Aging and DNA Claims
In an interview from 2004, Bill Holloway stated more claims. He said, "our water protects DNA." He also suggested it could help with an "anti-aging process." He even joked that it "may even be the fountain of youth.”
Skin Health Study Claims
In March 2008, Penta Water announced a new study. They said it was done by a skin doctor, Jean Krutmann, and a research group. This study supposedly showed something interesting. It claimed that human skin cells grown in Penta Water had less damage. This damage was from ultraviolet light, compared to cells grown in regular water. The company suggested this meant Penta Water might help with anti-aging. They also claimed it could have antioxidant effects. Penta Water also stated they asked UC Davis to continue this research. This new study would look into how well Penta Water hydrates and its antioxidant effects.
See also
- List of topics characterized as pseudoscience
- Hexagonal water
