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The document is good. Dr. Bill Misner discusses key issues on the benefits of consuming this kind of water. We thank the author for their opinion and we encourage him to continue with this topic and perform an experimental investigation which compares two groups of people (healthy or sick), to reach stronger conclusions.
Due to it is not an original article, tables should not be necessary; however they will be if the author perform the suggested investigation.
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I work with critically ill patients in intensive care units, and know the benefits of adequate fluid and electrolyte intake
- How to cite: Moreno-Martinez F .Distilled water for a clinical trial[Review of the article 'Drinking Distilled Water- Are the effects Positive or Negative? - An Opinion ' by Misner B].WebmedCentral 2012;3(1):WMCRW001347
Responded by Dr. Bill Misner on 08 Jan 2012 04:19:28 PM
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As an opinion, this thoughtful consideration could potentially lead to a human health improving practise, although very carefully designed scientific research activities have to be carried out to reach any final conclusion.
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I am working in the immunology field.
- How to cite: Feng F .A thoughtful consideration.[Review of the article 'Drinking Distilled Water- Are the effects Positive or Negative? - An Opinion ' by Misner B].WebmedCentral 2012;2(12):WMCRW001303
Responded by Dr. Bill Misner on 25 Dec 2011 03:45:03 PM
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As an opinion it is wellcomed and should be taken into consideration by those who works with humsn health
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I am an expert in nutrition, working with its relationship with skin.
- How to cite: Bedin V .Drinkind distilled water -Are the effects positive ou negative? - An opinion[Review of the article 'Drinking Distilled Water- Are the effects Positive or Negative? - An Opinion ' by Misner B].WebmedCentral 2012;2(12):WMCRW001222
Responded by Dr. Bill Misner on 09 Dec 2011 06:06:49 PM
The first point revolves around the taste of the distilled water-not only that it is tasteless but it may also have the “smell” of the plastic container in which it comes. The second issue is about the minerals like fluoride. Water is the major source of fluoride for both adults and children. Dental caries remain a major public health concern in most industrialized countries, affecting 60–90% of schoolchildren and the vast majority of adults (1). Water fluoridation prevents cavities in both children and adults, (2) with studies estimating an 18–40% reduction in cavities when water fluoridation is used by children who already have access to toothpaste and other sources of fluoride (3). Water fluoridation is the most effective means of achieving fluoride exposure in the community. Other fluoride therapies also effective in preventing tooth decay include fluoride toothpaste, mouthwash, gel, and varnish, and fluoridation of salt and milk. Although water fluoridation can cause dental fluorosis, which can alter the appearance of developing teeth, most of this is mild and usually not considered to be of aesthetic or public-health concern (4). Use of distilled water may aggravate an already rampant problem. The third issue is about the other minerals in natural water. These may be in a small amount but may be significant over a period of years as water is taken in liters by everyone every single day. On the other hand distilled water being acidic may leach out minerals from the body and may lead to more of diseases like osteoporosis. However water filtered through reverse osmosis tends to be neutral and is acceptable for regular use provided minerals are supplemented. Water filtered through a solid charcoal filter is slightly alkaline. Ozonation of this charcoal filtered water may be ideal for daily drinking. In an underdeveloped country like India where in many places water is pumped into taps without chlorination and/or filtration the risk of diseases like typhoid fever, cholera, hepatitis A and E is well established. Even most cases of diarrhea are due to the use of contaminated tap water. Therefore using home filters has become common now. However the availability of distilled water in India is scarce and its use is a costly affair.
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Have seen epidemics of Enteric Fever, that too multi-drug resistant type, in Kashmir. This is mainly due to the use of contaminated tap water for drinking purposes. This water is unfortunately neither chlorinated nor filtered here.
Responded by Dr. Bill Misner on 12 Jan 2012 06:45:24 PM