Many people left a drink bottle in the car for several days. Does the drinking water remain safe for consumption? This is the researcher said!
Some people store water in a drinking bottle to carry easily. In fact, the drinking bottle is often stored in a car, even for days.
Drinking bottles stored in this car can be hot due to air temperatures. Surely this is not a good choice, especially if the water is stored in a plastic drinking bottle.
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Reporting from NDTV food (10/3), it is better if the water in the bottle stored in the car a few days is no longer consumed because it can endanger health.
The dangers of using plastic drinking bottles
A study published in the journal ‘Science of the Total Environment’ states that drinking water in a plastic bottle exposed to a long time can cause the release of harmful chemicals.
Other studies also explained that plastic products that come in contact with hot water will release trillions of nanoparticles per liter into water. Therefore if consumed for a long time can cause health risks.
Not only from the release of nanoparticles into water, also questioning the growth of bacteria. This bacterium can come from saliva when we sip the water directly.
Bacteria that breed can pose a risk of digestive health. Can cause stomach problems that lead to diarrhea.
However, there are several important ways to note if you want water to stay in quality and benefits. Starting from the selection of drinking bottles to the right way to hydrate the body.
Here are 6 tips for maintaining body hydration well:
1. Selection of drinking bottles
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Instead of using a plastic bottle, you should choose a drinking bottle made from stainless or isolated steel. This drinking bottle is usually also suitable as a thermos.
Because the water consumed can last cold or hot. Steel material is also safer than hot exposure compared to plastic drinking bottles.
2. Adjust the hydration reminder
In order to keep the body well hydrated, it is important not to forget the time of drinking. One way that can be done is to regulate hydration reminder.
A small step like this will help the body maintained its hydration. Fluids in the body are maintained and prevent fatigue due to dehydration.
3. Make a concoction of infused water
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In addition to water, you can also mix drinking water into infused water. Can mix water with some food ingredients that make it taste fresher.
Fresh fruits such as lemon, cucumbers, and various berries can add freshness. Moreover, fruits that contain vitamin C. mint leaves can also be added, because it can increase the taste of fresher.
According to TN Gov, Infused Water must be allowed to stand at least 4 hours, it can also be overnight. Must store in the refrigerator so that the taste of the fruit is absorbed and the sensation is fresh cold.
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