Filter away a bit of risk…
Not to long ago, my co-author here at Diabetes Health Talk wrote about risk of developing Type 2 diabetes being linked to trace levels of arsenic in tap water. While the article warned of the research still needed until a definitive answer would be provided, there’s no reason not to start taking precautions on your own now.
Millions of homes install water filters for their drinking water, while others (guilty as charged!) figure it’s a lot of hassle and prefer tap water. The marketing folks are constantly trying to get us to change our mind, insisting that the filtering systems are necessary, and now science might be beginning to agree with them. The researches of the above study showed an increase in risk of diabetes in tap water, and now studies show that filtration helps decrease those levels.
Arsenic is found naturally in rocks and soil and tends to make it’s way to our water supply when minerals dissolve. Large levels can elad to brain disturbances, abdominal pain, organ failure and can be fatal if untreated. It’s also linked to the cause of many cancers, and other diseases - including diabetes. That study was the first to link the smaller, approved amounts of arsenic found in our tap water to the disease.
As a result, Researchers urge consumers to limit their consumption of pure tap water and to rely on filters until more standards are put in place to test the arsenic levels and their effects. So reconsider those filtration devises on your drinking water at home. After all, its a small thing that might help a large issue - why not take a little step to help protect you and your family?
February 18th, 2010 at 3:17 pm
This was a very informative article, i found it very intresting and relative! Thank you!