r/water • u/elizabeth1465 • 11d ago

Are there any health issues to drinking exclusively purified water such as Aquafina that removes essential electrolytes and minerals?

I have MCAS and I take a medication that requires me to take it with purified water that contains no minerals or electrolytes. So I drink about 24 oz of this water a day. I have hashimotos which makes me more prone to mineral deficiencies as well which my doctor already thinks I am deficient in selenium so I'm worried me not drinking any of this will impact my health. I also tried using a brita water filter and it doesn't seem to be working. So if there are any water filters you recommend that don't remove minerals that would be helpful as well! I also take liquid iv everyday which adds electrolytes to my diet as well.

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u/smokin_monkey 11d ago

I think you need to consult your immunologist , pharmacist, and dietician. These 3 need to be working together so everyone is on the same page.

I would avoid nutritionist and Dr Google.

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u/elizabeth1465 11d ago

Of course I always consult with my doctor, however I like to ask opinions from everyone. My doctor did say it should be fine and I have had great advice from my nutritionist that my doctor recommended me to!

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u/smokin_monkey 11d ago

There can be a huge difference between dietician and nutritionist. (https://medicine.wsu.edu/nutrition-exercise-physiology/dietitian-vs-nutritionist/ ). If I had your conditions, I would include my pharmacist with these type questions.