Is it really safe to drink water from a water purifier every day? Let's talk about the truth you want to know

Have you noticed that more and more families have started to install water purifiers? Many friends will see such a small white, silver or black machine in the corner of the kitchen at home. Every time you pour water, you have to wait for a few "gurgling" sounds before a glass of clear and transparent drinking water comes out. Many people around me said that since using a water purifier, they feel more at ease and are no longer afraid of impurities or odors in tap water. Many people even think that the water produced in this way must be cleaner than bottled mineral water. However, some people have quietly asked: "Will drinking this filtered pure water every day be bad for the body?" Let's talk about this issue together today, and hope that everyone who cares about health and quality life can find the answer.

Although tap water in many cities has been disinfected and sterilized, it may still contain some impurities, such as rust, silt, and the smell of chlorine left after disinfection. These things cannot be removed by boiling alone, so water purifiers have become the new favorite of many families. Generally speaking, there are two main types of household water purifiers on the market, one is called ultrafiltration type, and the other is called reverse osmosis (RO) type. Ultrafiltration type can filter out most bacterial impurities, but retains some minerals that are beneficial to the human body; reverse osmosis type can block most soluble impurities, including heavy metal ions, harmful microorganisms, and even mineral elements are almost completely filtered out, so the legendary "pure water" comes out.

Then the question is, will we drink such pure water every day affect our health? In fact, this topic has been discussed countless times by experts from all walks of life. Some people worry that long-term drinking of "nutritional" pure water will lose the mineral elements needed by the body, such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium, which are not good for bones and heart. But some people think that as long as you have a balanced diet and get enough nutrition from meals, you don't have to worry too much about the problem of no minerals in the water.

[Tips] In fact, most of the nutrients we get from food in a day are far more than what we can supplement by drinking ordinary tap water. If you feel that you don't get enough, you can appropriately increase vegetables, fruits, soy products, and milk, not just drinking a glass of tap water.

Let's talk about safety. Some people may ask: "Will the stomach become fragile because of drinking this kind of pure water produced by reverse osmosis that is purified to the extreme and is "dead" (meaning there are almost no other ingredients) for a long time?" There is currently no scientific evidence that normal adults will cause obvious health problems by drinking RO pure water alone. Of course, if you have a chronic disease or electrolyte disorder in your body, it is recommended to listen to the doctor's advice. Otherwise, for the vast majority of young people, middle-aged people and even the elderly who are in good health, there is no need to be too anxious if they habitually consume the amount of water in this way every day.

However, not everything is so beautiful. There is one thing that everyone must not ignore, because the filtration is too clean, some models of equipment will turn the outlet into a "bacteria breeding ground". What does it mean? It means that if the internal maintenance of the machine is not in place, such as the filter element is not replaced for a long time or it is suddenly restarted after being stopped for a long time, it is easy to breed bacteria and even cause secondary pollution. So, no matter how high-end your brand is or how expensive it is, remember to replace the filter element regularly, and you must not be lazy when it is time to clean it.


There is also a question: "Is it better for children and pregnant women not to drink only RO reverse osmosis water that is extremely purified and "dead" (here it means lacking natural minerals) for a long time?" In fact, babies and pregnant mothers do need more attention because they are more sensitive to the absorption of trace elements. If the conditions at home allow, you can choose ultrafiltration products that retain some mineral salts, or work harder on daily meals, eat more whole grains, nuts, fresh fruits and vegetables, and make nutrition more balanced and natural.

[Friendly reminder] Any drinking method has its own advantages and disadvantages, and there is no absolutely perfect solution. If you fall in love with the convenient, hygienic and good-tasting RO direct drinking machine, you might as well alternate it occasionally, for example, change the filter element once every two weeks or occasionally use unfiltered but boiled tap water when making soup or tea, so that the body can maintain its adaptability.

By the way, there is also a new type of household equipment on the market with various magical names such as "hydrogen-rich", "small molecular clusters", and "weak alkalinity", which are said to improve the pH of body fluids and promote metabolism. These sound particularly tempting, but there is currently no clear evidence in the mainstream medical community to prove that they are healthier and more effective than ordinary household reverse osmosis or ultrafiltration products. Therefore, when purchasing, you don't have to believe in gimmicks. It is most reliable to focus on actual needs-safety, hygiene, comfortable taste, and perfect after-sales service. This is the hard truth!

Many friends often struggle with which type to buy? In fact, the judgment criteria are very simple: if the water supply in your city is stable and the water source quality is good, then choosing a basic ultrafiltration is enough; if the surrounding environment is complex, the water plant is old, and the community pipe network is often repaired, you can consider a higher-end RO membrane system, but remember to maintain it in time! And don’t forget, no matter which method, "freshly made" is always safer and more reliable than storing it for too long. If conditions allow, drink it now every day, that is a truly healthy habit.

Finally, to sum up, for most families, insisting on using regular brands and regularly inspecting and maintaining household purification equipment every day can fully meet daily safety and health needs, and the so-called "whether drinking pure products every day is harmful to the body" is actually not too exaggerated, and there is no need to follow the trend. If you really want to pursue the best experience, then choose the product type reasonably according to your actual situation, and at the same time ensure a balanced three meals, exercise more, rest more, and live a comfortable life, which is more important than any fancy theory!
If the content of this article helps you, you may want to share it with your friends so that more relatives and friends can learn about this knowledge. You are also welcome to leave a message to share your experience or the little troubles you encounter. In the next issue, we will continue to talk about improving the quality of life~