Is it really healthy to drink purified water over the long term?
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Pure water, tap water, and ultrafiltrated water – these are three different types of water, with the first two being the most common in our daily lives. Pure water contains no nutrients. Although tap water has been treated and retains some minerals and nutrients, impurities and bacteria are not completely removed. The filtered ultrafiltrated water can be used directly, as it retains its nutrients while eliminating organic substances in the water. Shen Yike, a director of the Research Group on Advanced Water Treatment of the Water Purification Industry Branch of the China Civil Engineering Society, said that many white-collar workers in cities use bottled purified water as their regular drinking water. Long-term research has shown that purified water is not beneficial to human health, as it can have an impact on both the cardiovascular system and bone health. Shen Yike also said that bottled purified water is a beverage and should not be consumed over a long period of time. To give a simple example, when you have a cold or fever, doctors will advise you to drink more plain water rather than purified water. Many people don’t agree either; the amount of nutrients and minerals in water is very small, and these nutrients can be compensated for by eating more other foods on a regular basis. In response, Shen Yike said that, just like plants, water is the first substance to be absorbed by cells, and the absorption of nutrients also depends on what dissolves them; therefore, the quality of water is very important. Shen Yike also said that the most scientific way for people to drink water on a daily basis is to consume water that retains its minerals. The above information is compiled in a report by Qikang Industry.
There is no problem with drinking pure water over the long term. Firstly, in addition to drinking water directly, people can also obtain minerals and various nutrients from food； Natural water that meets drinking standards has very low mineral concentrations, of at most a few dozen ppm, whereas in vegetables, fruits, and meat, both salts and other nutrients are present in much higher amounts than in any freshwater, and it is through these latter sources that we obtain such nutrients primarily
I usually drink purified water at work; it has no taste and isn’t suitable for making tea. Starting tomorrow, I’ll use filtered water instead.
It is right for people to demand clean water, as the increasing pollution of water poses undeniable harm to humans. Therefore, what we should consider first is the harm to the human body caused by untreated pollutants in water, and only afterward can we think about extracting substances from water that are beneficial to health. From the definition and **standards of pure water, it can be seen that pure water has had its organic components, harmful substances, and microorganisms removed, and contains no additives.
As long as the water meets **the standards, that’s fine; it’s not about the minerals it contains, as humans don’t survive on water
No problem; the human body doesn’t obtain minerals only from water. Minerals are present in many other substances, with water accounting for just a very small portion of them.
Anyway, I just sit back and watch these experts arguing with each other; one says this is unhealthy to eat, while another claims that thing is bad for health. After all, so-called experts have to say something
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In my opinion, the choice of drinking water should be based on the local water quality; especially in areas with high alkalinity, purified water is definitely superior to plain boiled water