Should Your Drinking Water Be Filtered?
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The benefits of drinking water on a regular basis should be something that no one has to tell you. By now you should know that water is your body's best method of ridding itself of toxins that exist in foods you eat and your environment. When your body operates without sufficient water the amount of toxins can build up and result in infection or disease.
A message that is coupled with that of the benefits of drinking water is the quality of water. Bottled water is such a big hit these days in the market, and their often subtle message is that drinking water from your local plant is unsafe. This theory is surmised by the claimed evidence that water supplies from treatment plants contain elements that could endanger a drinker's health. The truth of this statement depends on where you live. Most of us live in locations where treated water meets all standards of safety and cleanliness. If you live in a rural area or an undeveloped area, concerns of water quality are legitimate. But fortunately, there are simple water tests that you can take to determine if the water you are drinking contains any pervasive elements.
If tests reveal that your water is safe for drinking, there is no need for you to filter the water. Many people, however, will forego testing their water and buy a water filter because of the general thought that filtering drinking water results in water that is better tasting and healthier. This would not be a wise decision, because filtering your drinking water may make it less healthy, although there is no doubt it would taste better. The concern that some experts have regarding bottled water is that it does not contain the minerals that are beneficial to good health. Fluoride is one of the most important ingredients in water that benefits an individual's health. Since the best source of fluoride is drinking water, people who drink bottled water are at the greatest risk developing fluoride deficiency.
While all people need vitamins and minerals, children suffer the greatest risk of deficiency because these elements are crucial to their growth. If a child does not get enough fluoride in his or her system as a result of drinking filtered water, he/she can suffer from tooth decay or brittle/underdeveloped bones. Adults, even the younger ones, can suffer from osteoporosis as a result of fluoride deficiency.
If you want to continue drinking bottled water, you may want to discuss fluoride supplements with your doctor. There is such a thing as fluoridated bottled water, which you could recommend to your children as they may be too young to ingest supplements.
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