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Atomy's Top Picks for Healthy Hydration in Summer
Precious Water: Cleaner and Safer
As the saying goes, "water is life," and it plays a crucial role in sustaining human life. A mere 2% decrease in the body's water content can cause severe thirst, a 5% deficit can lead to a coma, and losing around 10% can be fatal. During the hot and humid summer months, it's especially important to stay hydrated due to increased sweating. So, why is clean water essential for a healthy life? Let's explore Atomy's essentials for safe hydration.
We've moved beyond the centenarian era and are now looking toward living to 120. Many factors have contributed to increased life expectancy, including advances in medical technology. Interestingly, clean water and proper sewage systems are key reasons for this improvement. In 2007, the British Medical Journal surveyed its subscriber physicians about the most significant medical achievements of the past 150 years. Surprisingly, their top choice was 'water and sewage,' not medicine.
In fact, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the average human life expectancy increased by about 30 years from 1900 to 1999. They attributed this increase to the access of clean water and sewage systems, which helped prevent diseases like pneumonia, tuberculosis, and cholera. However, with only 0.5% of the planet's water available for drinking—and that number rapidly declining—concerns about the safety of our drinking water persist. This makes humanity's quest for clean, safe water more important than ever.
Quality water is clean and free from environmental hormones, heavy metals, radioactive substances, and other harmful contaminants. It should also be rich in beneficial minerals, which are essential for the body but cannot be synthesized internally and must be obtained from external sources. Therefore, drinking mineral-rich water is important.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 'safe water' is defined as water that is free from harmful substances, slightly alkaline, and contains an adequate amount of minerals. The WHO also warns that consistently drinking water with low mineral content can pose health risks. To ensure you have mineral-rich water at home, it's best to use a water purifier that retains essential minerals while filtering out harmful substances. Make sure your water purifier is equipped with the latest filter technology to achieve this balance.
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- It doesn’t have that disinfectant smell of tap water, and I love using it, especially at campsites!
- The dial on the lid tells you when to change the filter, so you don’t need to worry!
- This containerized water purifier, first developed in Europe in the 1980s, has been a favorite ever since.
- Uses a carbon filter combined with a UF membrane filter, specifically designed for the Korean environment.
- Certified by the NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) for its safety and superior water purification effectiveness
- Filters out bacteria, heavy metals, and residual chlorine from tap water, making it delicious and healthy
- Dramatically reduces plastic and carbon dioxide emissions with a 3-month-long filter duration
- The dialed-in timer makes it easy to know when to change the filters
- Recommended for households with limited space for a water purifier, outdoor enthusiasts, and eco-conscious consumers
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- It’s nice to have fresh filtered water, which doesn’t remain inside pipes, even after a few days of not using it!
- Unlike other products, it only requires changing filters about twice a year. I was surprised at how easy it was!
- Features a filter system that has passed rigorous verification by domestic water marks and the WQA (Water Quality Association)
- Ensures reliable elution stability and water purification performance by removing 35 harmful substances
- Equipped with a one-touch removal system and washable pre-filters, making it easy to replace filters yourself
- Offers up to 12 months of use, saving you the inconvenience and expense of frequent replacements
- Uses electrolyzed sanitizing water and UVC LEDs to regularly sanitize the inner flow path and faucet
- Automatically drains water inside after 12 hours of inactivity, allowing you to use it without concerns
- Achieved the S mark for sterilization by KTR (Korea Testing and Research Institute)
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- It's easy to recycle without removing any plastic since it's an label-free container!
- It's mineral-rich and has a smooth, comfortable taste, so I take it with me when I'm out.
- Sourced from 605 meters deep in Goseong, the northernmost pristine waters of the East Sea, using a seamless HDPE single pipe.
- Deep sea water refers to healthy, clean water that exists at depths of 200 meters or more, where sunlight does not reach. It is rich in inorganic nutrients essential for the growth of marine plants and features a balanced mineral content.
- Offers an excellent and comfortable mouthfeel, making it easy to drink for everyone.
- Uses a label-free container to reduce plastic weight and enhance recycling efficiency.
