RO water. Is it safe to drink?

 

While an unfortunate side-effect of living in a highly polluted world is the increased risk of developing deadly diseases such as cholera, E. coli, and salmonella, the good news is that RO water purifier can reduce your risk of exposure to such diseases by filtering out 99% of bacteria in the water you drink.

Why RO water is not good for health?

Reverse osmosis (RO) water filters are not good for health according to a recent warning issued by the World Health Organisation (WHO). RO filters not just kills the bacteria, but removes all salts and essential nutrients such as calcium and magnesium

 RO water which doesn't contain enough minerals, when consumed, leaches minerals from the body. This means that the minerals being consumed in food and vitamins are being urinated away. Less minerals consumed plus more minerals being excreted causes serious negative side effects and big health problems.

According to the World Health Organization, low mineral (TDS) drinking water produced by reverse osmosis or distillation is not suitable for long term human consumption and in fact, can create negative health effects to those consuming it. This lack of minerals may also impact the taste negatively for many people.

What is the disadvantage of RO water?

One of the major disadvantages of RO systems for the home is that they remove most of the minerals from the water leaving it with an acidic pH.  Also, during the purification process, up to 20 gal of water is flushed down the drain for every gallon of filtered water produced.

 If the RO water is exposed to light, this can cause algae or fungi to grow.


Which is the healthiest water?

spring water

 When sourced and stored safely, spring water is typically the healthiest option. When spring water is tested, and minimally processed, it offers the rich mineral profile that our bodies desperately crave.

 

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