The upside is undeniable. RO water removes 99% of contaminants, including lead, chlorine, fluoride, and microplastics. If you live near an old industrial site or just really hate the taste of your local reservoir, this is your water’s knight in shining plumbing. It’s so pure that it can even pull minerals out of your coffee maker—rude, but effective.
Here’s the surprising part: that ultra-purity might not be what your body wants. Drinking RO water is like eating a salad that’s been bleached. It’s clean, but it’s also stripped of naturally occurring minerals like calcium and magnesium. Your body needs those little guys for your bones, nerves, and to avoid feeling like a wilted fern.
Reverse Osmosis vs Distilled Water: Which One is Best? – VonWater
This doesn’t mean RO water is bad—it just means you’re drinking something dumber than regular water. It’s the water equivalent of a factory-made pop song with no soul. Catchy, but missing depth.
