Your Tap Water Is NASTY (And They're Hiding It From You)
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Nearly half of U.S. tap water contains PFAS "forever chemicals" linked to cancer, plus microplastics, fluoride, and heavy metals from sewage treatment of household and industrial waste. The speaker only drinks reverse osmosis-filtered water and promotes the Syntrival Y1 six-stage countertop system, which removes 99.9% of contaminants and adds minerals back. He argues contaminated tap water is a slow poison and that proper filtration is as critical as diet for health.
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A new study finds that nearly half of the nation's drinking water contains potentially harmful forever chemicals. These forever chemicals are linked to health problems like cancer. PFAS chemicals are in the drinking water of 46% of US households. A blade of grass represents every human being alive today drinking water that is compromised, filtered, fluoridated, and stripped of the minerals the body desperately needs. An entire football field represents every generation before us drinking clean, pristine, mineral-rich water straight from the earth. Water is now contaminated with microplastics, forever chemicals, fluoride, heavy metals, and pharmaceutical runoff.
The speaker eats a carnivore diet consisting of eggs, hamburger patties, and chuck roast, consuming significant amounts of salt. Water is consumed every single day and is critically important. Previously consumed liquids included soda, Diet Coke from McDonald's, apple juice, orange juice, energy drinks, hot chocolate, and tea. Now only water is consumed for the rest of life, making water quality critically important.
A skit from Louis CK is referenced where he imagines God returning to Earth and asking "What did you do? THE POLAR BEARS ARE BROWN. WHAT DID YOU DO TO THE POLAR BEAR?" The skit extends to questioning why oil was taken from the ground because "I wanted to go faster" and God responding that food is available as "bread" from the floor. The speaker applies this to water, imagining God asking "What did you do to our water?"
Since the start of time, humans drank clear, clean, pristine water. Only this generation has completely compromised water filled with forever chemicals and microplastics, and devoid of common minerals the human body needs.
When living in a major city, sewage treatment plants process toilet water, kitchen sink water, bathroom water, washing machine water, and waste from huge factories. Forever chemicals enter the sewage treatment plant from non-stick pans where microscopic particles are scraped off during cleaning and go down the drain. Microwave popcorn bags are riddled with forever chemicals that transfer to bowls and go down the sink. Shampoos, body wash, soap, and makeup contain forever chemicals that go down drains during showers and face washing. Washing machine water from jeans and fabrics treated with forever chemicals, plus detergent containing forever chemicals, all goes to sewage treatment plants. Millions of households contribute collectively, and large industries and factories output water filled with forever chemicals.
The film Dark Waters is recommended for understanding the danger of forever chemicals. Children's teeth are turning black, people are getting cancer, and animals are dying from these chemicals. Dr. Kenberry discussed microplastics, noting that humans consume a credit card size worth of plastic every single week, with most coming from water due to microplastics in plumbing.
Reverse osmosis filters are recommended for all drinking and cooking water. Natural springs nearby or well water in the country may be tested as alternatives, particularly deep wells in sandy areas where water flows through sand and minerals. City living or areas with sewage treatment plants warrant more consideration for filtration. The speaker uses a reverse osmosis system and does not drink or cook with any water that did not come from it.
The video is sponsored by Syntrival showing the Y1 series reverse osmosis six-stage system that cools water. The unit has a cold water button for chilled water. Portable units are available for kayaking and hiking to filter lake water. A water straw is available for emergency situations and camping gear. The six-stage system removes 99.9% of contaminants including PFAS, lead, mercury, arsenic, fluoride, chlorine, and nitrates.
Tap water is not free if contaminated as it acts as slow poison. A family of six would go through about 18 bottles of water a day for cooking and drinking, equaling 6,500 bottles a year. At the cheapest store this costs about $1,000 a year. Bottled water from convenience stores or gas stations can cost $8-$12 per gallon compared to gas at $4-$5 per gallon. The reverse osmosis unit costs less than $1,000 over many years of use.
Previous reverse osmosis systems removed 99.9% of contents including important minerals. This six-stage unit includes a remineralization stage as one of the last steps that adds minerals back that should have been in the water.
Many find healing on a carnivore diet by fixing food intake. Water is equally important for getting minerals while avoiding microplastics, toxins, and forever chemicals. A countertop reverse osmosis system is suggested with a link in the description. The speaker is an affiliate for Syntrival and discloses payment for purchases. The unit has been used for several months alongside their non-cooling unit.
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