Why your favorite water bottle is dangerous to health
'26.12.2017'
Source: New York Post
Using the same bottle for water or other drinks is a simple and convenient way to save money, protect the environment from excess pollution, and most importantly, stay healthy. But it is only at first glance, writes New York Post.
Study by Treadmill Reviews, found that reusing plastic beverage bottles has nothing to do with health - they all contain a huge amount of potentially harmful bacteria. Researchers have found that drinking from such a bottle can be as “healthy” as licking your dog's toy.
Before coming to such conclusions, experts tested four different types of reusable bottles that were used by athletes during the week. The results were shocking! On average, one bottle contained 313,499 specific units that represent bacterial colonies. On average, a dog toy contains 2,937 units.
But some types of bottles were found to be more dangerous than others. A sippy bottle with a sliding lid is handy, but it contains the maximum bacteria - about 933,340 units. The cleanest were bottles with straws - 25,4 units. Classic bottles with a screw cap scored 159,060 units, while bottles with a sports screw cap scored 161,971 units, while the accumulated bacteria were the most dangerous.
What to do?
- Buy bottles with straws.
- Choose stainless steel instead of plastic.
- Do not leave the bottle with the rest of the liquid to hang out for weeks in your bag or in the back of the car.
Manually rinse with very hot water or rinse with boiling water after each use, or wash in the dishwasher (also every time!).
