Drinking ultra-pure water poses health dangers to humans
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 82/100
Evidence indicates that consuming ultra-pure or low-mineral water over the long term can lead to adverse health effects such as mineral depletion in bones and teeth.
Evidence for · 2
Health effects of alkaline, oxygenated, and demineralized water compared to mineral water among healthy population: a systematic review
2022 · cited by 12
This systematic review found that long-term consumption of demineralized water leads to adverse effects, including lower nutrient intake quality.
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The Role of Low Mineral Water Consumption in Reducing the Mineral Density of Bones and Teeth: A Narrative Review.
2023 · cited by 4
This narrative review shows that low mineral water produced by reverse osmosis removes essential minerals and can cause demineralization of bones and teeth.