Since 2017 more and more often you can hear about the new trend of Western industry healthy diet - eating raw water that has unique health properties.
What it is?
Raw water (from the English. raw water) - is the water directly from natural sources, that is not filtered, not sterilized or subjected to chemical treatment. Supporters of raw water claim that it has unique healing properties.
As mentioned above, the raw water has a natural origin, that is - it's the rain, ground water and water from wells, lakes and rivers. In addition, it is not subject to technological processes, therefore, we are convinced of its supporters, is uniquely useful properties:
● First of all, contains probiotics - bacterial flora, which positively affects the functioning of the body,
● contains minerals that are absent in the purified or filtered water,
● does not contain chemical compounds characteristic of tap water, such as fluorine or chlorine, and does not pass through the contaminated lead water pipes,
● has the best taste.
But the fact that the raw water comes from natural sources, does not mean that it is healthy. Experts warn the use of such water can harm your health and even life.
How does the raw water to health?
There is no evidence that the raw water contains any "probiotic bacteria" necessary for the body. However, the researchers do not doubt that it can be harmful substances.
Raw water - a raw and unfiltered water, and, therefore, non-sterile. Such water, even if it comes from a crystal clear mountain stream may contain multiple viruses, bacteria, including E. coli (E. coli), causing severe food poisoning, which are accompanied by vomiting and acute diarrhea, and infection of the urinary tract. In exceptional cases, E. coli lead to meningitis and sepsis.
Furthermore, raw water can be the source of numerous gastrointestinal parasites which are cause giardiasis (Giardia) - one of the most common parasitic diseases in humans, dogs and cats.
Raw water can also be the cause of viral hepatitis type A, and a source of pathogens responsible for diseases such as cholera, dysentery, typhoid fever.
It is important to remember that before the introduction of water purification systems from wells, streams or lakes can kill entire villages and towns. Thus, the use of raw water can lead to epidemic or even a pandemic.
Where to buy raw water? What is its price?
Raw water is expensive and is sold in health food stores that expresses its unique health properties. It is available on the Internet, but the composition and origin are uncertain.
Per 1 liter of raw water directly from a mountain stream in Beskydy to pay $ 2.6. Expensive? In the United States more expensive. Capacity of 2.5 gallons is $ 37 and the cost of decorative containers with a similar capacity increases to $ 60.
The quality of tap water
In many regions, water from the tap is very good quality. Studies confirm that in most cases there is no difference between it and the raw water sold in stores. Furthermore, tap water can be further filtered, disinfected with chlorine, ozone or UV rays. The purpose of these procedures is to eliminate viruses and bacteria, which are common in the environment.
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