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Should We Be Worried About Our Tap Water?
1:45:14 - 1:51:09 (05:55)
If someone doesn't have the resources to afford a filtration system, they could consider leaving tap water in a container at room temperature for a day before consuming, as it can remove some of the contaminants from pipes. Hard water may not taste as good, but it's healthier due to its higher content of magnesium and calcium.
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Instead of spending money on filtration systems, letting tap water sit at room temperature for a few hours before drinking can help remove some, but not all contaminants, including hard metals and minerals from pipes.
1:45:14 - 1:48:02 (02:48)
Summary
Instead of spending money on filtration systems, letting tap water sit at room temperature for a few hours before drinking can help remove some, but not all contaminants, including hard metals and minerals from pipes.
ChapterShould We Be Worried About Our Tap Water?
EpisodeHow to Optimize Your Water Quality & Intake for Health
PodcastHuberman Lab
New evidence suggests that higher magnesium and calcium in tap water (also known as "hard water") may be better for your health, leading to a need for new guidelines on their inclusion in drinking water sources.
1:48:02 - 1:51:09 (03:07)
Summary
New evidence suggests that higher magnesium and calcium in tap water (also known as "hard water") may be better for your health, leading to a need for new guidelines on their inclusion in drinking water sources.