6 Potential Side Effects of Drinking Packaged Water

Jul 30, 2024, 14:31 IST

Dikshant Sharma

Drinking packaged water may seem like a safe option, but it comes with various side effects. Take a look:

Chemical Contamination

Chemicals from plastic bottles can leach into the water, altering its taste and potentially causing health issues.

Insufficient Adequate Minerals

Certain bottled drinking water lacks important minerals like calcium and magnesium, in contrast to natural spring water.

Toxic Byproduct Exposure

When water is distilled using chemical procedures, some bottles may release toxic byproducts which, if ingested over time, can adversely affect one’s health.

Consumption of Microplastics

According to studies, bottled water contains microplastics that can enter the body and possibly lead to several health problems.

Cost

Drinking packaged water regularly can be more expensive than tap water.

Environmental Effect

The manufacturing, shipping and disposal of plastic bottles lead to resource depletion and add to plastic pollution.

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