For years, the World Health Organization (WHO) has been drawing attention to a critical issue in its reports: the consumption of water with all its minerals removed, i.e., demineralized water, poses serious risks to human health.
The aggressive purification methods used in conventional purification systems and in technologies for producing bottled water remove not only pollutants but also vital minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium from the water.
The most fundamental risk highlighted in WHO reports is the mineral leaching effect that this water creates when it enters the body. To avoid disrupting the body's electrolyte balance, demineralized water begins to draw the minerals it needs from the tissues, blood, and even bones it comes into contact with. This can lead to an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, muscle cramps, and cellular mineral deficiency in the long run.
Considering that the mineral density in foods has significantly decreased over the last 80 years, the importance of minerals in water becomes even greater. Minerals such as calcium and magnesium in water are found in an ionic form. This allows for much faster and higher absorption of minerals in water in the intestines compared to minerals in food, meaning they provide high bioavailability.
When demineralized water is consumed, the body has to deplete its own stores to continue its metabolic activities. This puts an unnecessary strain on the biological budget, causing the body to spend the energy it would otherwise allocate to defense and repair mechanisms on maintaining mineral balance.
Many consumers believe that soft water with minerals removed is more palatable. However, this is largely a result of sensory adaptation. The palates of individuals who have consumed demineralized, chemically altered pH water for a long time become accustomed to this "empty" liquid. Natural minerals give water body and an alkaline character. For receptors unaccustomed to this richness, mineralized water may initially seem bitter or heavy. Yet, this perceived hardness represents not the poor quality of the water, but its biological value.
Selective Purification that Preserves Minerals: Sterilisa Water Technology
The essential approach to water safety involves preserving the mineral structure of water while purifying it from pollutants. Sterilisa Water applies the principle of Selective Purification through its special 8-layer filter structure and Pulsed Light Technology.
- Removal of Pollutants: Chlorine, chlorinated compounds, heavy metals, and other pollutants are removed from the water by the 8-layer filter within the device.
- Pathogen Elimination: It simultaneously inactivates microbiological threats such as viruses and bacteria by disrupting their DNA and RNA structures during water flow.
- Mineral Preservation: It does not alter the chemical structure of the water or the valuable minerals naturally present within it.
References:
- World Health Organization (WHO). Nutrients in Drinking Water. Water, Sanitation and Health Protection of the Human Environment.
- Kozisek, F. (2005). Health risks from drinking demineralised water. Nutrients in drinking water, 1(1), 148-163.
- Straub, R. H. (2015). The origin of chronic inflammatory systemic diseases and their sequelae. Academic Press.
