Is Chemically treated tap water a culprit of High Cholesterol?
One of the most harmful, and most common, everyday products we are ingesting that contribute to high cholesterol, and thus plaque in the arteries, is chemically-treated tap water.
Studies have shown that many of the chemicals present in tap water that were added to kill bacteria, such as chlorine, often react with and oxidize cholesterol already in the body, forming a gummy substance (plaque) that actually sticks to, and clogs the arteries. There are many more dangerous side effects of drinking chemically-treated water.
What can you do about it? If you want to lower your cholesterol, which is not an easy task, first filter all water used in cooking and drinking using a water filter and portable water filter. Don’t think you can turn to bottled water because sometimes bottled water is no better, as they can contain runoff from groundwater containing pesticides and fertilizers that are not removed and do not have to be reported. If your bottle says it has been purified by both reverse osmosis and carbon/charcoal treatments, it may be less contaminated. You can use a water filter bottle to filter water if you are away from home. The healthiest water available today is filtered water, which most closely mimics the sun’s natural way of purifying water.
