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In fact, there are extremely few actual test results or experiments to verify anything concrete about whether drinking distilled water is good for you or not, but there are lots of "urban legends" like these:
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No. Distilled water is not good to drink because it contains no minerals, vitamins or other essential nutrients for the body.
Distilled water is acidic however, which is not so great for your body during long periods.
Distilled water is perfectly fine to drink for a week at a time, and it can actually boost your immune response because distilled water causes a temporary rise in white blood cell counts.
If you have a nutritious diet, distilled water shouldn't cause any problems ever.
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The mineral content of "normal" water is at best, a fraction of what a body needs for a day, and there are far more "essential minerals" in a single glass of milk then there are in 8 or 10 glasses of water. For anyone even reasonably close to eating a balanced diet, the body excretes far more unused and un-needed "essential" minerals than are missing from distilled water.
Distilled water can be made very safe.
Cooking the right combination of vegetables, herbs and/or spices in distilled water is an excellent way to introduce minerals, trace elements and vitamins into one's body - without the ill-effects of drinking distilled water just by itself. Plant cell walls are typically difficult to break down through digestion because of their evolutionary processes of having to withstand various environmental conditions and predators. Beta-carotene and lycopene are just two examples of organic compounds that increase potency when cooked in water.
It is well known that distilled water is basically non-ionic, meaning that it lacks crucial Hydrogen ions, which chiefly influence the adicity or alkalinity of water. Due to this, it can strip nutrients from organic matter in order to exhange and equalise its positive and negative electron count. It is this imbalance that cause foods cooked in distilled water to freely give up their nutrients such as water-soluble vitamins, minerals and essential amino acids, to name just a few.
However, much of the nutrients would simply migrate from the plant matter into the water and if the water is consumed it would make a particularly healthy vegatable broth. Nutrients are a lot more accessible in water during digestion and a soup broth would capture a great deal of these substances. Distilled water would then become revitalised and the body can metabolise all the advantageous elements and compounds contained within.
***In response to the above: NO, drinking distilled water is most definitely NOT safe to drink for an extended period of time. The lack of salt balance will deplete you body of it's natural salts and dehydrate you.
What else can I help you with?
Is distilled sea water safe to drink?
No, distilled sea water is not safe to drink as it may still contain harmful salts and chemicals despite the distillation process. It is recommended to drink only water that has been purified through appropriate methods to ensure it is safe for consumption.
What is the abbreviation for distilled water?
The abbreviation for distilled water is H2O.
What is the difference between steam distilled and distilled water?
Steam distilled water is produced by heating water to create steam, which is then condensed back into liquid form. Distilled water, on the other hand, is produced by boiling water and collecting the steam, which is then condensed into a separate container. Both methods remove impurities from the water, but steam distilled water may retain more of its natural minerals compared to distilled water.
Is distilled water the same as deionized water?
No, distilled water and deionized water are not the same. Distilled water is created by boiling water and collecting the steam, while deionized water is purified by removing ions and minerals.
Can I Substitute boiled water for distilled water?
Boiled water is not the same as distilled water. Distilled water has been purified by a distillation process, which removes impurities and minerals. Boiling water may kill bacteria but it does not remove impurities, so it is not a suitable substitute for distilled water in applications requiring high purity.
Which term to water that is drinkable without being treated for bacteria mineral deposits and poisonous contaminants?
Distilled water potable A+
Which term refers to water that is drinkable without being treated for bacteria mineral deposits and poisonous contaminations?
Distilled water potable A+
How sea water can be converted into drinkable water by desalination?
http://www.eco-web.com/editorial/02090.html
What is the word for drinkable water?
The juice was very drinkable
Is well water drinkable?
Most well water is drinkable, but should be tested for impurities.
What is the most drinkable liquid besides water?
The most drinkable liquid besides water is milk.
How does salt water can be drinkable?
Salt water is not drinkable: the salt must be separated by evaporation, distillation, etc..
Is the water in Loch Ness drinkable?
No not unless it is purified. No lake water is drinkable due to pollution, bacteria in the water, and other conditions.
Is distilled sea water safe to drink?
No, distilled sea water is not safe to drink as it may still contain harmful salts and chemicals despite the distillation process. It is recommended to drink only water that has been purified through appropriate methods to ensure it is safe for consumption.
Are there any difference between distilled water used for batteries and distilled water used for terbine washing?
No, distilled water is distilled water.
Is Boston tap water drinkable?
Yes, Boston tap water is drinkable and meets all federal and state water quality standards.
Is water from glaciers drinkable?
The water from glaciers is drinkable. When drinking glacier water, the water must be filtrated first. Filtration of glacier water can be done with a coffee filter.
