Why I Switched to Distilled Water

HI everyone, I’m happy to report that my health has continued to improve significantly over the past few months—and interestingly, that journey took a major turn when I made a simple but powerful switch: I started drinking distilled water.

You might be wondering why I made that change in the first place. Surprisingly, it all started with sourdough.

The Sourdough Experiment That Changed Everything

When I first got into sourdough baking, I decided to make my own starter from scratch. I tried three separate times, and each one initially looked promising. But by day three or four, the starter would collapse—and one even turned a light pink color, which is a clear sign something went wrong.

If you’ve worked with sourdough before, you know that a healthy starter depends on the right balance of wild yeast and beneficial bacteria. My failures got me thinking: What’s interfering with that balance?

For my fourth attempt, I switched things up and used glass-bottled mineral water instead of filtered tap water. And guess what? That starter thrived.

That’s when it clicked: If water can make or break a sourdough starter, could it also be impacting the balance of bacteria in my body—specifically my gut microbiome?

Why I Switched to Distilled Water

After that realization, I decided to stop drinking filtered tap water and begin using distilled water instead. Bottled mineral water wasn’t a long-term solution for me (at $3 a bottle, it adds up fast), and I didn’t want to rely on distilled water that came in plastic bottles either.

Luckily, I already owned a countertop water distiller—which I originally bought for making distilled water for enemas (which I talked about in a previous video). So I started distilling my own drinking water at home, and I haven’t looked back since.

But What About Minerals?

I know some people worry that distilled water might strip minerals from the body, but I’m not too concerned about that. My diet is very clean and full of whole foods—mostly fruits, vegetables, and pasture-raised meats—so I’m confident I’m getting what I need from my food.

That said, if I feel like I need a little extra mineral support, I’ll occasionally add a few drops of trace minerals into my water. There are plenty of affordable options out there, and it’s an easy fix if you’re concerned about mineral loss.

Other Reasons to Make the Switch

The sourdough experiment was the tipping point, but it wasn’t my only reason for considering distilled water. Even with high-quality filtration systems, tap water can still contain traces of pharmaceuticals, microplastics, and other unwanted substances.

If you’re someone—like me—who’s trying to reduce toxic load and support a clean, healthy body, then switching to distilled water just makes sense.

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