Water, which is indispensable for life, has taken its place in many scientific studies and as a result of these studies; It is presented to us as information on how it will benefit the body. pH values for the beverages and bottled waters tested were found to be predominantly acidic. The closer the calcium, magnesium and potassium content of the water is to the standards, the lower its acidity; So its pH is on the alkaline side. The most ideal pH range is a pH value of 7.5-8.5 (that is, slightly alkaline).
Despite WHO (World Health Organization) standards, waterborne diseases among humans are increasing rapidly. Long-term exposure to contaminated water is known to have a major impact on public health. The effects of chemical contaminants in drinking water on humans; It is defined as "consumption of dirty drinking water can be a silent killer" as it replaces acute with chronic form. Since the water quality standards recommended by the World Health Organization are only for individual elements and do not take into account the synergistic effects of trace metals and anions, it is an important study to investigate the synergistic effects of trace metals and anions and their effects on humans. Through an animal trial, the synergistic effects of heavy metals, aluminum, arsenic, fluoride and hardness in drinking water on the kidney tissues of mice were investigated. As a result of the research, it is suggested that the trace metals found in drinking water, especially the WHO, can cause serious kidney damage even at the maximum recommended amount levels. Nitrate in drinking water may increase the risk of colon cancer due to endogenous conversion to carcinogenic N-nitroso compounds. Epidemiological studies have proven that unhealthy drinking water carries a high risk of colon rectal cancer. In addition, there are studies showing that drinking water contributes to gastrointestinal disease (GI).
Drinking water being outside normal values; It also causes tooth decay. Studies have also shown that toxic compounds found in drinking water have a negative effect on the bioavailability of Se (selenium). So, if our Se level is low and our drinking water is bad, our body immunity and Our body defense mechanism against cancer will be lower.
Ensuring adequate drinking water quality is very important for the welfare of the public. Countries have developed a regulatory system to ensure adequate quality drinking water. However, our primary goal should be to be conscious about this issue and make the right choices. Although drinking or not drinking water is very important; Let's not forget that it is always more important that we drink the right water in the right quantities.
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