RO water is, in a word, indifferent. It’s so pure it becomes a solvent—it literally wants to absorb everything it touches, including the minerals in your body. That’s why you’ll notice your coffee tastes flat and your pasta might turn out... sad.
The process removes not just the bad guys (lead, chlorine, arsenic) but also the good guys: calcium, magnesium, and potassium. Drinking demineralized water daily might leave you feeling slightly depleted, especially if you’re an athlete or on a plant-based diet.
Pop culture reality check: Remember that scene in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory where Violet Beauregarde swells up? That’s the opposite problem, but the takeaway is balance. Your body needs trace minerals from water.
Practical tip: Re-mineralize your RO water with a few drops of electrolyte solution, a pinch of Himalayan salt, or a dedicated re-mineralization filter stage. Your taste buds and your bones will thank you.
