Can We Drink Chuna Water Daily? Risks, Benefits, and Safety Guidelines
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According to some traditional practices, a very tiny, grain-sized amount of edible chuna might be consumed for its calcium content. However, can we drink chuna water daily without risk? The answer is complex and filled with serious caveats, as unsupervised or excessive ingestion of this alkaline substance, also known as slaked lime (calcium hydroxide), can lead to severe health consequences including internal burns and organ damage.
