Jan 21, 2026
Destilled water
Distilled water is simply water boiled to steam and re-condensed, leaving most minerals and many contaminants behind; it is generally safe to drink but lacks the calcium and magnesium found in most ta...
Distilled water safety and nutrition
The safety and nutritional trade-offs of consuming distilled water, including effects on mineral intake and potential health risks
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3 resultsJan 17, 2026
What minerals are present in different commercial mineral waters and how do they compare to sole?
Commercial mineral waters are chemically diverse: typical bottles contain calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, bicarbonates, sulfates, chlorides and a variety of trace elements such as iron, iodine,...
Jan 7, 2026
What are the potential health risks of drinking demineralized water for more than 5 years?
Drinking demineralized (demi, distilled, deionized or RO-treated) water exclusively for years can lower intake of beneficial minerals and has been associated in reviews and WHO reports with altered mi...