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Bottle Water
by Nikki and Anne Heart ♥ February 11, 2025
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The following highlights the facts. More information can be obtained through the sites listed below as well as many other informational sites regarding bottle water. Make sure you have all up-to-date information.
General information regarding bottled water
- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the safety of bottled water in the United States.
- FDA bases its bottled water standards on the safe drinking water rules for tap water.
- FDA requires bottled water companies to: Protect bottled water sources from germs and chemicals.
- The United States has rules in place to protect commercial bottled water.
- Bottled water comes from a variety of sources, including many of the same sources as tap water.
Are there preservatives in bottle water?
- In general, there are no preservatives in bottle water.
- However, while not technically preservatives, some bottled water may have trace minerals like magnesium or potassium added back (additives) for taste.
- Also, chlorine and ozone are used in bottled water.
Potential Health Risks
- Contamination from harmful germs or chemicals can make you sick
- Symptoms of sickness range from mild to severe depending on the type of contamination
- Some bottled waters testing positive for heavy metals, PFAS, and other contaminants
- Bottle water packed with nanoplastics
Drinking From Plastic Bottle Water
- Don’t reuse single use bottles
- Don’t let plastic bottles get too hot
- Look for purified water which typically means water went through some sort of filtration
Awareness to Bottle Water
- Even though the FDA regulates bottle water and in general no preservatives are used, additives are being added
- Many people have sensitivities that can lead to a negative effect when drinking bottle water
- These negative effects are rarely recognized by the healthcare community
- Be aware of your individual reactions to certain food, drinks, and other products you consume or use
*Note chemical sensitivities are real and should be recognized by the healthcare community.
New findings regarding microplastics
A new study suggest that an average brain may contain plastic the size of a spoon.
The number of tiny bits of plastic found in human brains increased dramatically between 2016 and 2024, with the highest amounts found in the brains of people who had dementia.
Sources used:
- National Institutes of Health, Plastic particles in bottled water, accessed February 8, 2025.
- Smithsonian mag.com, The Human Brain, accessed February 8, 2025.
- USAtoday.com, Microplastics found, accessed February 8, 2025.
- CDC, About Bottled Water Safety, accessed November 29, 2024.
- ComsumerReports.org, The Problem with Bottled Water, accessed November 29, 2024
- CNN.com, Bottle water packer with nanoplastics, accessed November 29, 2024
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