JUCA Distilled water

Common uses for distilled water

Because distilled water has been stripped of its minerals, it’s often used in cars and household appliances. Here are a few common uses:

steam irons

aquariums (mineral supplements should be added to the fish food)

watering plants

car cooling systems

laboratory experiments

certain medical devices, such as continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) devices for sleep apneaDistilled water is safe to drink. However, it does not contain the same minerals as tap water. It may also have a flatter, less flavorful taste than tap and bottled waters.

Companies produce distilled water by boiling water and then condensing the collected steam back into a liquid. This process removes impurities and minerals from the water.

Some sources claim that drinking distilled water will help detoxify your body and improve your health. Others claim distilled water leaches minerals from your body and could put your health at risk. In reality, neither of these claims is entirely true.