The Importance of Consuming Distilled Water, Beneficial for Kidney Health

Kidneys have a very important function for the human body. According to internal medicine specialist Dr. Luh Putu Swastiyani, the kidneys function optimally to filter waste and toxins from human blood.

In addition, kidneys also play a role in maintaining electrolyte balance, blood pressure, and even producing hormones that are important for health . Therefore, said Dr. Luh, it is very important to maintain kidney health.

“Kidney damage can have serious health impacts on other organs such as the heart, liver, and even the brain,” said the doctor who practices in Yogyakarta.

Doctor Luh gave several tips for maintaining kidney health, including consuming nutritious foods rich in fiber such as vegetables and fruits, avoiding excessive salt consumption and processed foods that may have been contaminated with chemicals, and drinking enough water to maintain hydration because the body needs fluids.

Doctor Luh suggests that people drink pure, quality water, namely distilled water. Water that has gone through the distillation process can remove many contaminants, including hazardous metals and chemicals.

“Water produced from distillation like this (Amidis) has very low levels of inorganic minerals and contaminants, even reaching 0 ppm. This means that this water is free from harmful elements,” continued Dr. Luh, who often provides online consultations for the community.

This cooking and purification are very important to clean water from minerals, bacteria, harmful particles and viruses. This means that distilled water is free from harmful elements such as black lead (Pb), oxidized iron, mercury, arsenic, and aluminum which are harmful to health. Pure water produced from 110 degree Celsius distillation is safer for consumption because it helps optimize kidney function in the body.

“The distillation process makes the water purer and safer to consume, especially for our kidneys that need clean fluids without additional burdens,” said Dr. Luh.

Dr. Luh’s explanation is in line with a journal on kidney health entitled Hydration and Kidney Health published by Nutrients in 2020. The journal explains the importance of hydration balance and its long-term effects on the kidneys. 

Chronic dehydration can cause kidney hyperfiltration and accelerate the decline in kidney function. Therefore, it is recommended to consume pure water without added sugar or additives. The journal states that consuming pure water is better than sweet or caffeinated drinks, which can interfere with kidney health.