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momof4 wrote:Hi Jeff,
We've been using an RO system, and I recently read that because it's a "pure" water (lacking in minerals), that it will leach minerals from metals--and that's why plastic tubing is used when setting it up.
But there's also talk that, because it's known as a "hungry" water, it shouldn't be used when cooking in stainless steel or used in plastic water bottles because of the leaching. I often cook in stainless steel (that's my pressure cooker), and we very seldom use plastic bottles, but I'd prefer not leaching more chemicals from the plastic. Then, of course, someone mentioned that the RO water leaches minerals from our bodies...
Not sure if this is just internet garbage, or if there's any truth to this. I feel rather foolish even asking about it.
JeffN wrote:Don't feel foolish as the marketing these days is very cleverly done.
If you remember from science, water is a carrier molecule and is used by the body to transport chemicals etc but it in and of itself does not "leach" chemicals.
When thirsty, drink water.
Reverse osmosis, spring water and distilled are all fine. They do not "leach" minerals from your body.
In Health
Jeff
PS this is the water I buy...
http://www.glacierwater.com/index.htm
plantboy wrote:I can really appreciate the response above where it says the marketing these days is very cleverly done. I have found it to be REALLY difficult to make the best choice for water in my home..
KareninTN wrote:Jeff,
I get that Glacier water at my grocery also. Do you know for sure that their filtering process removes fluoride, because that's my reason for using it.
Karen
debbie wrote:Okay, so what is wrong with floride??
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