Water is a huge part of our everyday life and it’s a basic necessity that we simply can’t do without. The body of an adult male is comprised of 60% water and the average female at approximately 55%. If the water levels within our system drops below this percentage, we would encounter health problems and even possibly, death.
Hence, it is particularly important for Malaysians to drink enough water each day, what with our warm and humid weather. Needless to say, we need water to function, but there are some myths about water that we’re commonly led to believe.
So our friends at Aqua Kent decided to share with us 6 facts about water that Malaysians probably didn’t know about.
1. We don’t have to drink 8 glasses of water a day.
The common myth is that we have to drink 8 glasses of water a day in order to stay healthy (confirm your mom nags you all the time about this). BUT you don’t actually need exactly 8 glasses of water a day and in certain instances, you might even require slightly more.
The amount varies from person to person, depending on how thirsty one feels throughout the day and also one’s gender and body size. For instance, men with larger builds would require about 3 litres a day.
3 litres of water a day sounds like A LOT, but don’t worry, we consume plenty of other beverages such as coffee and tea each day, and these add up too!
2. We can only survive for 3–5 days without water.
Nope, we won’t die within 24 hours without water.Although we would be severely dehydrated, we would actually be able to survive for up to 5 days without water. There has been cases where those stranded on a deserted island make do with coconut water instead and this would prolong one’s survival period.
So Bear Grylls didn’t have to drink his own urine after all…
3. Boiled water is not completely safe to consume.
Boiling water is the most traditional way of making it safe to drink. However, even water which has been boiled might not be 100% healthy.
We spoke to Azmina, an expert from Aqua Kent, a Malaysian water dispenser supplier, and she told us, “If water is boiled for some time, it kills the bacteria present but the water is still not 100% pure. When boiled, the toxic waste and chemicals still won’t be removed from the water,”
So here’s a warning for you if you stay in a university hostel, refilling your kettle with tap water to boil and drink isn’t the best idea!
4. Drinking unfiltered water is more harmful than you’d think.
The water we get from our taps contain unseen bacteria and viruses. In layman terms, we’re pretty much drinking TOXIC if the water we consume does not go through a proper filtration process.
Azmina mentioned, “A good water filter should be able to remove suspended particles, microorganisms, excess salt and chemicals such as chlorine. It is also able to retain the essential minerals at the same time. The best water filter however should be able to remove even viruses and bacteria that normal filters cannot remove.”
Yup, these water filters are doing the dirty job for ya, removing even unwanted particles that aren’t visible to the naked eye.
5. The right water filter makes a HUGE difference.
Have you guys seen those ads about disgusting water filters?
Azmina further explains the harmful effects to not getting a right water filter by stating that we are basically exposing ourselves to harmful concentrations of chemicals and pathogenic microorganisms. “The presence of contaminants in water can lead to adverse health effects including gastrointestinal illnesses, reproductive problems, and neurological disorders,” she said.
All of these health problems just by drinking water which has not undergone the proper filtration process. GUYS, do you legit see how SERIOUS this is?!?
6. RO water is good for consumption, if it’s NOT demineralised.
The only disadvantage to the RO process is that beneficial essential minerals may get flushed out along during this process.
Azmina shared, “The main health advantage RO water has over tap water is that an RO system removes many unhealthy contaminants. For example, the Kent RO water filter system can remove contaminants such as arsenic, nitrates, pesticides, sodium, copper and lead as well as organic chemicals.”
In their quest to supply the best water filters to Malaysians, Kent invented a technology called KENT’s Mineral RO + UV Technology and this technology enables one to safely drink Reverse Osmosis (RO) purified water.
And to make sure that the water is not demineralised, that’s where KENT’s Mineral RO Technology comes into play.
Kent RO Malaysia’s water purifiers are built with a Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) controller. Basically, what this does is retain the essential minerals in the water.
The main health advantage of the resulting H2O we consume is that it is free of contaminants such as arsenic, nitrates, pesticides and lead but still has the minerals we need.
1 Glass At A Time
On top of of that, Aqua Kent also provides other health care appliances such as air purifiers, vegetable purifiers and fruit purifiers. Some of their upcoming products would also include the likes of fruit juicers, vacuum cleaners as well as pasta and noodle makers. If you’re looking to upgrade the other appliances in your home besides a water filter, Aqua Kent could be an option for you.
Yes, it may be difficult to start drinking 8 glasses of water a day right away (and now you know you don’t need to!), but investing in a good water filter with great tasting H2O could be a start.
Okay, if all this reading in your head’s making you a little thirsty, go get yourself a glass of water ‘cause you damn right deserve it.
