Is Distilled Water the Healthiest Option for Drinking?

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The discussion centers on the health implications of drinking distilled water versus tap water. Participants express concerns about the cleanliness of tap water, with some advocating for distilled water as the purest option, while others argue that it lacks essential minerals and can be harmful over time. The debate includes the effectiveness of water filtration methods and the potential risks associated with consuming distilled water exclusively, such as mineral deficiencies and acidity. Some contributors emphasize that minerals should primarily come from food rather than water, while others highlight the importance of maintaining a balanced mineral intake. Overall, the conversation reveals differing opinions on the best water for health, with a focus on the trade-offs between purity and mineral content.
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Someone posted this in the Science Jokes thread. Real funny ! :-p

Good to have tongue2 back. What's up with rofl ? He seems to have a new name...
 
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What kills me is the people that believed it. :bugeye:

http://www.abcnews4.com/news/stories/0304/132381.html
 
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Holy cr@9 !:eek: I don't believe that ! That really takes the cake ! :laughing:
 
  • #54
It is advised that you mix distilled water with filtered water, 1:1 ratio.
Then you are safe from many illnesses.
 
  • #55
How about if you freeze the water and mix it with scotch, 1:1 ?
 
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Gokul43201 said:
How about if you freeze the water and mix it with scotch, 1:1 ?

Good idea! Ethanol is a great disinfectant. Best to add it to your water to ensure you kill any germs missed at any other stage of the purification process!
 
  • #57
Water from Fuel Cells

Does anyone know if the water astronauts drink from fuel cells is actually as pure as distilled water or if they add stuff to it before consumption?
 
  • #58
why not collect rain water and drink it?it is distilled right?
 
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tumor said:
why not collect rain water and drink it?it is distilled right?

clean to drink but tough to collect & store cleanly
 
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Moonbear said:
Gokul, is that de-I water any more acidic than soda? Soda is really acidic!

Water + CO2 = carbonic acid, which is a very weak acid...certainly much weaker than many sodas, which are downright corrosive.
 
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The "hardness" of water is defined by the amount of "polyvalent cations" present in the water (i.e., the amount of salts like calcium or magnesium carbonate). "Hard" water has more of that stuff dissolved in it and "soft" water has less. There's a limited number of health studies available about drinking hard vs. soft water. (maybe I can discuss a few when I get more time)
 

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