Water should be chemical-free, made of pure H₂O. But just filtering or “purifying” your water (such as through reverse osmosis) does not mean it is pure. The Environmental Protection Agency says that 86,607 chemicals are found in drinking water, and most filters only remove a small fraction of those chemicals. Plus, many water tests do not test for all these contaminants. The only pure form of water free of contaminants is distilled. Distilled water can help prevent an increase in toxicity, heavily associated with chronic illness and other health challenges. And with a proper diet and lifestyle, you can still receive the needed nutrients essential for health. You should be getting your minerals from food, not from your water. If you are looking to improve your health, especially if you feel stuck in your wellness journey, we recommend drinking distilled water. With this approach, you are literally removing the water from the contaminants and preventing those same contaminants from harming you.(1)
Benefits of Distilled Water
- The purest form of water you can get
- Removes 99.999% of potential chemicals, pathogens, and toxins that can harm you and rob your body of essential nutrients
- Still has the same hydration benefits of powering your metabolic and bodily functions, which reduces your risk of disease and prevents issues such as kidney stones.
Frequently Asked Questions
I drink filtered water. Why is distilled better for my health?
While it is better than drinking tap water, filters and reverse osmosis purification systems lose effectiveness over time, so chemicals and toxins can still pass through. In contrast, distillers are consistent. They use a phase change instead of a physical barrier. This means that whatever they remove the first time, they will remove the 1,000,000th time.
I don’t like drinking water. Why am I not thirsty?
If you are not often thirsty or don’t like drinking water, chances are there is some chemical in the water that your body doesn’t want. This means your health could be suffering because of the water you drink. Switching to distilled could reverse this.
I feel worse when I drink distilled water. Should I stop drinking it?
You’ve been drinking certain chemicals for so long without realizing it, so now when you stop drinking your normal water, the body will start to purge chemicals that your body has built up. Our bodies cannot detox very well if we are constantly exposing it to chemicals. When you are finally detoxing chemicals out, you may experience what is called “herxing” or “herx reactions.” So, while you may be feeling worse, you are actually getting better. You are now draining and detoxing more effectively, and over time your body will adjust.
How much distilled water should I drink?
We recommend drinking your body weight divided by 25, in liters of water a day. So, if you weigh 75 kg, you should aim to drink 3 liters of water each day according to this guideline. This is a rough estimate and can vary based on factors like activity level, climate, and individual health needs. When on a detox and/or elimination protocols, increase the water intake as well. Sometimes symptoms can be mitigated by just drinking more.
Are there any risks when drinking distilled water?
While there are no significant risks, some people find that distilled water has a flat taste that can be unappealing. If this is an issue for you, we recommend adding a spritz of your favorite fruit to your water and tea to help with the taste. However, over time, your body will start craving this type of water, and you will get used to the taste. You may also experience an increased urine output that could result in an electrolyte imbalance, so make sure you are drinking enough water and eating healthy foods. Remember, urine output is a normal drainage pathway that is necessary for the body’s natural detoxification processes.
Why are the minerals in water not healthy? Isn’t it important to have these minerals for health?
The minerals in water are often in a toxic state and are not carbon-bonded (unlike minerals which are plant-derived in food). Therefore, they are not healthy. Think of the different mineral forms as consuming iron from a pipe (water) versus iron from spinach (food). So, the removal of minerals in water will not harm you if you are eating a balanced diet of nutrient-rich foods.
Should I add anything to my water?
You can choose to take CT-Minerals, one tablet a day, with some water. This is not necessarily for adding the minerals back in, but rather to stabilize the pH, and to re-energize and order the H₂O structure. The minerals in this supplement are bioavailable and plant-derived, which means that the body can readily absorb these minerals to perform essential bodily functions. Remember: distilled water does not rob your body of minerals. Toxins do that.
What water distiller do you recommend?
Be careful to buy from a water company on the east coast. I was once conned and they are a scam. Best to purchase one from Amazon or eBay. I have this one:
Tip – if it leaks, turn the rubber seal in the lid the other way around

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By Esther Croysdill 24/11/24
1. https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/09/drinking-unsafe-water-contaminants-solutions/
