10 Interesting Facts about Zam Zam Water Proven by Science

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Interesting facts about zam zam water

One of the souvenirs of Saudi Arabia is the miraculous Zam Zam Water which does not seem to end anytime and nobody knows the reason behind it. Everyone who goes to perform Hajj, umrah, or any visit to Saudi Arabia has to bring back Zam Zam water for the family and relatives. Many studies have been conducted on the source and benefits of this wonderous water on Earth, so here are some interesting facts about Zam Zam Water.

History of Zam Zam Water

As we all know that Saudi Arabia, especially Makkah City, is a desert land where no one can expect such an abundant amount of water without any obvious source. It never seems to come to an end. For Muslims, it is holy water which sprung up as a miracle of Prophet Ismael. Around 4,000 years earlier, Prophet Ismail and his mother Hajar were left alone in the desert by Prophet Ibrahim on the order of Allah Almighty.

Prophet Ismail was an infant back then and was crying really hard because of thirst. His mother ran between the hills of Safa and Marwa seven times, in search of water until she called out for Lord’s mercy. Then, Zam Zam Well sprung out of the desert land to quench the thirst of Prophet Ibrahim and the rest of the Muslim Ummah.

Interesting Facts about Zam Zam Water

Interesting facts about zam zam water

As a result of some miracle, it is no ordinary water. There are many extraordinary characteristics of Zam Zam Water. So, some of the facts about Zam Zam Water are as follows which make it different from regular drinking water.

Purity and Composition of Zam Zam Water

Many experiments have attempted to alter the composition of Zam Zam water, but it did not affect its quality and purity of it. As per the composition, it has 36 known elements that are in higher concentration than regular drinking water. It is sodium chloride water of the meteoric origin which proves its miraculousness. Moreover, one of the interesting facts about Zam Zam water is that it also has some harmful elements like arsenic, cadmium, lead, and selenium. However, the composition, naturally, includes just a balanced amount of these that can never affect hum body in any harmful way. Therefore, Zam Zam water stands to be pure, fresh, beneficial, and safe for human beings.

No Bacterial Contamination

facts about Aab e Zam zam

As per scientific research, Zam Zam water is Pathogen-free which means it does not get contaminated with bacteria. The research was taken out by taking samples of Zam Zam water, centrifuged, and placed on an Agar plate for 48 hours and incubated at 37 degrees. As a result, the water proved to be pathogen-free because there was no bacterial growth.

Lowers Uric Acid level

Zam Zam water has certain alkaline water which helps in reducing uric acid levels in the human body. It alkalizes the urine to let the uric acid pass through the urine passage. According to proven research, it may be used as a treatment for gout.

Reduces Cholesterol

Interesting facts about zam zam water

Another one of the interesting facts about Zam Zam water is that those who drink Aab e Zam Zam excessively can keep cholesterol problems at bay. It helps in reducing cholesterol as well as triglycerides. Moreover, it does not affect the lipid profile.

Controls Sugar levels in the body

By using Aab-e-Zam Zam for 10 weeks, consistently, the sugar levels in the body can be controlled. It reduces fasting blood sugar, serum insulin, and insulin resistance.

Anti Fungal Properties

Zam Zam Water has many healing abilities due to its anti-fungal properties. The properties in this sacred water are the same as other antifungals.

No Biological Growth

Scientific research in the Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology proved that Aab-e-Zam Zam has no biological growth. Although the Zam Zam well is around 4000 years old it is pure from all the fungal, algal, or bacterial growth.

Full of Beneficial Minerals

The Zam Zam Water is enriched with beneficial minerals. It contains four essential minerals: Magnesium, Calcium, Sodium, and Potassium. Moreover, it also has other minerals like Vanadium, Manganese, Iron, Cobalt, Zinc, Copper, and molybdenum.

Helps Prevent Tumors

According to experiments undertaken on chemotherapeutic agents, those drinking Zam Zam water are found to experience decreased cell viability, and induced apoptosis in all cancer cell lines. Advanced Science Letters research has laid down that Zam Zam water has antioxidants, anti-tumours, anti-depressants, and anti-cancerous properties.

Helps Reproductive System

The high fluoride content in Zam Zam water helps in stimulating the development of implantation windows through the stimulation of aquaporins due to its strong anti-microbial action.

These are the proper facts about Zam Zam Water which make it better than natural water. Alon with its scientific benefits, it remains a centre of attention for everyone around the world. For Muslims, it is a remembrance of Prophet Ismail and remains sacred in their minds. However, the rest of the world is getting benefits from the miraculous water and continuing its research to know more about it.

Duaa Naeem
Duaa Naeem
Dua is a seasoned writer who loves to write on Pakistani Entertainment and Infotainment while having her Masters in English literature

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