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[–] Chais@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 year ago (16 children)

Probably tasting remarkably bland and would likely mess with your electrolyte and mineral levels.

[–] Yoryo@kbin.social 14 points 1 year ago (13 children)

Isn't it just distilled water?

[–] Sinupret@feddit.de -1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

It is and you shouldn't drink it. At least not a lot of it or for a long time, otherwise your electrolytes could get to low. And while I don't remember the specifics(biology class was like 15 years ago), I think that can make the osmosis between your cells and your blood not work anymore or even reverse.

[–] notacat@mander.xyz 2 points 1 year ago

Or just eat food along with water. Under normal conditions drinking distilled water is just fine. But if you’re running a marathon in 100 degree F weather then yes you should also get some salt. This is why sports drinks and pedialyte is better for hydration for strenuous exercise.

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