Technically, RO water does have a few minerals left, but we’re talking trace amounts so tiny they’d blush. Think of it like a bag of chips after everyone’s already eaten—just a few sad crumbs and some dust. Most systems strip away 90 to 99% of dissolved solids, including the good stuff your bones love.
That’s why your water suddenly tastes “flat.” You know that little zing you get from tap water? That’s the calcium and magnesium doing a happy dance on your tongue. RO water is the equivalent of a joke without a punchline—technically water, but missing the flavor spark.
Are You Dying from Mineral Deficiency? (Spoiler: No)
Here’s where the internet freaks out. Some folks claim RO water will suck the minerals right out of your teeth like a vampire. Let me stop you right there. Unless your diet is exclusively RO water and sad bread, you’re fine. You get most of your minerals from food, not from the tap.
Think about it—when was the last time you got your daily calcium from a glass of sink water? Exactly. You eat cheese, broccoli, or that one pathetic kale smoothie you tried last Tuesday. Water is like the background music of your nutrition—nice to have, but nobody’s dancing to it.
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Still, if you’re a gym rat who sweats like a garden hose and only drinks RO water, you might want to add a pinch of Himalayan pink salt or chew a multivitamin like a candy. Your body’s a smart machine, but even Ferraris need the right oil.
