Chlorine in water supply

**Frag Hag** · 03-02-2008, 03:09 PM

I recently heard about a study which found a correlation between chlorinated drinking water and obesity. Apparently, some chlorides such as in PVC, are treated like simple sugars in the body, which can have awful effects on insulin sensitivity. (It also explains why pets love to chew on the stuff; they can probably smell something sweet that we can't.) Has anyone else seen or heard of this study? What are your thoughts on this? I remember reading an article on testosterone nation that referenced this and basically said "tap water is for flushing toilets!", recommending that we all drink bottled water instead. Who can afford that?! What i'm wondering is if there's any way to get around the chlorides in the water supply that doesn't involve buying a gallon of expensive bottled water a day. Maybe a filter of some kind? I use a brita filter, but the packaging was very careful to say that it only masks the TASTE and SMELL of chlorine, it doesn't actually do anything to remove the chlorine itself.

Do you think this is a significant concern or just a minor detail in the complexity of nutrition?

EDIT: It seems i misunderstood the initial research, the culprit wasn't actually chlorINE added to the water supply, but chlorIDES that leeched into it via plastics. So it turns out plastics are the source, though that means that bottled water may have the same problem. Well, here are some of the original articles on the subject in case anyone's interested:

Obesity In Men Linked To Common Chemical Found In Plastic And Soap
Plastics Linked to Obesity, Other Health Problems / findingDulcinea
Common plastic chemicals linked to obesity

**Thomas_Rivera** · 03-02-2008, 08:29 PM

I dont think its that much of an effect, If I can mantain ketosis on bottled water daily, then I dont think it can be that impacting. I strongly doubt even if the chorides could effect any insulin levels or even add calories for that matter it would be miniscule at best.

**Thomas_Rivera** · 03-02-2008, 08:32 PM

You know what this reminds me of, there was a study about spot reducing, and the study suggested that it might actually work through thermogenic effect over the section you workout but the actual results would be so small that it wouldn't be worth it.

TRUNK85 · 03-02-2008, 08:41 PM

well, they put flouride in our tap water, i can tell you that....and i have heard of case studies where they show high amounts of flouride in your bloodstream can lead to certain types of cancers....whatever...fuk it..u only live once. believe what you want to believe. but believe in yourself first. hehe

**Frag Hag** · 03-03-2008, 02:00 AM

While i wouldn't put it in the same silliness category as spot reduction, it's a relief to hear the stuff is harmless. Just wanted to hear everyone else's thoughts on it, as i live in a rather polluted area and it can be kind of disheartening when the bathwater smells like a swimming pool.

**chrispghmuscle** · 03-03-2008, 09:19 AM

There's no Chlorine or Fluoride in my water at all.

Half Second · 03-05-2008, 04:37 AM

the water's pretty chlorinated here in San Diego, but everything else is so expensive I have to just deal with the tap water. Personally it doesn't bother though, I hardly notice it. Glad to hear it's not the cause of obesity problems, thanks for that info Frag Hag

Cork · 03-05-2008, 08:28 AM

Let it be known that Chloride and Chlorine are 2 absolutely different things.

Read and learn!
Trace Minerals - Research

"Summary

Chloride is a highly important, vital mineral required for both human and animal life. Without chloride, the human body would be unable to maintain fluids in blood vessels, conduct nerve transmissions, move muscles, or maintain proper kidney function."