Health risks of drinking demineralised water

Water plays an essential role in the human body. We can survive up to several weeks without food, but only a few days without water. Every system in the body, from cells and tissues, to vital organs requires water to function.

Although the makeup of water varies by the natural local conditions it has always contained small amounts of gases, minerals and organic matter of natural origins. Advancements in chemistry have identified numerous waterborne diseases and led to the invention of numerous filtering and purification technologies. This has created access to demineralized and purified waters.

In this article we explore the health risks of drinking demineralized (purified) waters.

The role of water

Water allows the body to absorb and assimilate minerals, vitamins, amino acids, glucose and other substances by transporting them directly to our cells. Water also flushes out toxins and waste, regulates body temperature and acts as a lubricant for joints and muscles. After oxygen water is the most essential element of life.

The popularity of purified water, demineralized and underminerelized water means persons consuming these types of water are not receiving the minerals and other health benefits that would be present in naturally mineralized waters.

Potential health concerns of demineralised or low-mineral water

Dehydration

Water makes up to 50 to 70% of our body weight. We constantly lose water from breathing, sweating, urine and feces. As we dehydrate we are also losing vital minerals and other elements that are crucial to our health.

Hydrating with demineralized or low-mineral waters actually increases the risk of dehydration and its effects which include fatigue, changes in mood, concentration, potential headaches, muscle cramps and more. This risk increases in the sick, the elderly, athletes, and those with strenuous physical occupations, especially in the heat.

Calcium & magnesium deficiency

Your body needs calcium to build and maintain strong bones. Your heart, muscles and nerves also need calcium to function properly. Some studies suggest that calcium, along with vitamin D, may have benefits beyond bone health: perhaps protecting against cancer, diabetes and high blood pressure.

Magnesium is one of seven essential macrominerals and plays a role in over 300 enzymatic reactions within the body, including the metabolism of food, synthesis of fatty acids and proteins, and the transmission of nerve impulses.

Although drinking water is not the major source of our calcium and magnesium intake studies in many countries all over the world have reported that water low in calcium and magnesium is associated with increased morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular disease.

Loss of micro-elements

Although we get most of our microelements from the foods we eat the modern changes in our agricultural practices, the consumption of processed foods and the use of artificial ingredients as greatly lowered our ability to take in these important elements (iron, copper, manganese, boron, molybdenum, zinc and chlorine).

Even the relatively low intake of elements found in drinking water may play a protective role. This is because the elements are usually present in water as free ions and therefore, are more readily absorbed from water compared to food where they are mostly bound to other substances.

Other potential health risks

  • Possible increased dietary intake of toxic metals
  • Possible bacterial contamination of low-mineral water
  • High loss of calcium, magnesium and other essential elements in food prepared in low-mineral water.
  • Direct effects of low mineral content water on the intestinal mucous membrane, metabolism and mineral homeostasis or other body functions.

For a complete overview of the health risk associated with drinking demineralized or low-mineral water please download report here: 

HEALTH RISKS FROM DRINKING DEMINERALIZED WATER – by Frantisek Kozisek

Conclusion

In summary mineral water can provide important minerals that support both bone and digestive health, may also help lower blood pressure and support heart health along with providing more effective hydration for the sick, the elderly, athletes, and those with strenuous physical occupations.

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