Is RO (Reverse Osmosis) is good for health???

             


 


             RO (Reverse Osmosis) water filtration is one of the most popular and cost-effective water filtration method.  In simple terms, a reverse osmosis water filter works as water is forced across a semi-permeable membrane, leaving contaminants behind that are flushed down the drain. The clean drinking water collects in a holding tank. RO filtration method are as follows:

  • A sediment filter to trap particles, including rust and calcium carbonate
  •  A second sediment filter with smaller pores
  • An activated carbon filter to trap organic chemicals and chlorine, which will attack and degrade certain types of thin-film composite membrane.
  • Optionally, an ultraviolet lamp for sterilizing any microbes that may escape filtering by the reverse osmosis membrane.
  • Optionally, a second carbon filter to capture those chemicals not removed by the reverse osmosis membrane.



 

 

         In some systems, the carbon prefilter is omitted, and a cellulose triacetate membrane is used. CTA (cellulose triacetate) is a paper by-product membrane bonded to a synthetic layer and is made to allow contact with chlorine in the water. These require a small amount of chlorine in the water source to prevent bacteria from forming on it. The typical rejection rate for CTA membranes is 85–95%.

        The cellulose triacetate membrane is prone to rotting unless protected by chlorinated water, while the thin-film composite membrane is prone to breaking down under the influence of chlorine. A thin-film composite (TFC) membrane is made of synthetic material, and requires chlorine to be removed before the water enters the membrane. To protect the TFC membrane elements from chlorine damage, carbon filters are used as pre-treatment in all residential reverse osmosis systems. TFC membranes have a higher rejection rate of 95–98% and a longer life than CTA membranes.

Is Reverse Osmosis is Acidic?

        Yes, it is slightly more acidic than pure water, which has a pH level of around 7 – 7.5. Typically, the water being produced by reverse osmosis technology is between 6.0 – 6.5 pH. 

 

RO water is a Dead water:

        Reverse osmosis filters are indiscriminate and filter out salts, beneficial minerals, and common contaminants. The water from a reverse osmosis filter will lack minerals such as calcium and magnesium, which are beneficial to your body. Water with no minerals is dead water.

  • According to the World Health Organization, drinking water should contain 10mg/L of magnesium and 30mg/L of magnesium to confer health benefits.
  • Reverse osmosis filters 92 to 99% of calcium and magnesium.
  • Calcium enhances bone strength and keeps the cardiovascular system in good condition.
  • Magnesium improves brain function and lowers blood pressure.

      Therefore, Continuously drinking reverse osmosis filtered water means you will lack essential minerals. If you don’t substitute the source with a rich, well-balanced diet, the effects will manifest. 

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