Tag: Drinkable water

While chemically similar to regular water, a recent study published in *PLOS Water* revealed that 100% heavy water (D₂O) triggers a more heightened apoptotic response in human cells than high-dose radiation exposure. This astonishing finding brings a new perspective to the question: is deuterium water drinkable?

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the oceans contain about 96.5% of the Earth's water, but its high salt content means you cannot drink saline water directly. When humans ingest salt water, their kidneys must work overtime to process and expel the excess salt, a process that requires more water than was consumed, leading to severe dehydration.