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Distilled water health implications

The long-term health implications of consuming distilled or demineralized water, including potential mineral deficiencies and metabolic changes.

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Feb 1, 2026

Can long-term consumption of distilled water cause electrolyte imbalances or mineral deficiencies?

of distilled (demineralized) water can lower intake of certain minerals that normally appear in drinking water, and scientific reviews warn this may pose health risks for some populations; however, ma...