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Question #22927
46 days ago
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can we drink hot water in copper bottle - #22927

Aisha

I am a bit confused about drinking hot water in copper bottle. Last week, I finally got one of those copper bottles since I heard they were good for detoxifying and all. But then my friend told me that if I drink hot water from a copper bottle, it could be dangerous or cause some weird reactions. Like, I’m not trying to poison myself or anything, ya know? I usually drink hot water in the morning to kickstart my day, and I thought using the copper bottle would just giving me an extra health boost. But I started googling and got all mixed up. Some sites say its totally fine while others are like "no way – don't do it!" Does anyone know for real? I mean, can we drink hot water in copper bottle without any issues and can it actually carry benefits? I guess I just want to be sure I'm not causing any harm trying to be healthy. Also, if it’s not safe, what should I do with the bottle? Just keep it for cold water? That’d be kinda disappointing! Hopefully, someone else has had this dilemma. Thanks!

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Using a copper bottle to store and drink water is quite popular due to its perceived health benefits, attributed to the antimicrobial properties of copper. However, when it comes to drinking hot water from a copper bottle, there are a few precautions to consider. Copper can react with hot liquids, potentially leading to the release of more copper ions into the water, which could be harmful if ingested in excessive amounts. High levels of copper intake can cause symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and stomach cramps, which are signs of copper toxicity. It’s preferable to use the copper bottle for storing and drinking room temperature or cold water to be within safe consumption limits. Copper has been shown to have antimicrobial effects over several hours, so allowing water to sit in the bottle overnight can maximize these benefits.

For your morning routine, consider continuing to use the bottle for water that is not heated or, alternatively, use other materials like stainless steel or glass for hot beverages. These materials do not pose the same risk when used with hot liquids. If detoxification and other benefits attributed to copper are your goal, regularly drinking room temperature water from a copper bottle might be a safe option while avoiding any risks associated with hot water. If you decide not to use the bottle for hot liquids, it’s a reasonable choice to stick to cold or room temperature water storage. This way, you can still enjoy the touted benefits without risk. Always be sure to clean the bottle regularly to maintain its quality and safety for use.

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