Mio?

PicklePlum

Does anyone use Mio? I use it pretty frequently, but I'm wondering if I'm still getting the same health benefits as drinking plain water, or if I'm counteracting it. Has anyone heard any studies on it, noticed results, etc.?

I haven't tried it and I do not plan too. Too many artificial ingredients...

Have you tried adding lemon juice and/or truvia, instead? More natural, nearly zero cal, and probably cheaper in the long run.

Doberdawn

Okay, my view is everything in moderation. Pros and cons. It makes you drink more water, that is a pro. It may make you more hungry because of false brain triggers set off by the artificial sweeteners, con. It has no calories, pro. It does contain chemicals, con.

So, do vitamins, most prescriptions, most cough syrups and other everyday pain relievers that you probably take like tylenol and alleve, it is also often inyour make up and can even be in your deoderant. So, unless you're going back to the cave man days and going to be totally paleo and NOTHING shall pass your lips but pure organic food and plain water... and you're going to stink and not use any modern hygenic products... I say, get over it. There will be chemicals in your life. Enjoy it, but use in moderation. I started to use too much of it and made myself back off to more plain water... but I do enjoy a few squeezes here and there.

As for the antifreeze comments, "The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified propylene glycol as an additive that is "generally recognized as safe" for use in food. It is used to absorb extra water and maintain moisture in certain medicines, cosmetics, or food products. It is a solvent for food colors and flavors." And that is per the CDC directly. http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxfaqs/tf.asp?id=1121&tid=240

testease

I am more likely to die crossing the street then from a couple squirts of mio in my water.

Last time i checked the body itself produces some pretty harsh chemicals.

matt3695

Just so you know the main ingredient in anti freeze is ethylene glycol not propylene glycol

belladonna786

Does anyone use Mio? I use it pretty frequently, but I'm wondering if I'm still getting the same health benefits as drinking plain water, or if I'm counteracting it. Has anyone heard any studies on it, noticed results, etc.?

By changing the color of your water with Mio, your body is no longer able to recognize it as water and won't process it the same as plain water. I'd avoid it

LOL

AllonsYtotheTardis

Of course, my preferred method of drinking water is filtered at 192F through freshly ground Arabica beans and sipped slowly from a solid, thick-walled china mug.

FTW

goofyblonde

Interesting...not sure about it, but Mio helps my Fiance drink water-he hates plain water. I wonder, if it does change water, if it's worse to not drink water at all, or to drink it with Mio in it.

Look at those ingredients, many of them were not around in Paleolithic times, so our body never adapted to being able to process them. So drink plain water

The 3rd ingredient listed on there, Propylene glycol, is anti-freeze. And that's why I don't use it anymore.

reree6898

I for one am not one to go all science based on what Mio is made of. For me personally I had a hard time getting away from soda's, which we all know are no good at all, and drinking more water. I can deal with plain water but it gets tiring sometimes so I use the store version of Mio because its cheaper and it helps break up the plain water all day long. I now drink about a gallon of water each day and of that gallon I have one or two glasses that have the Mio in it every day. I am a firm believer in moderation and balance and even with using the Mio my hydration levels have went from being in a chronic state of de-hydration to being very well hydrated. They check this as I go in for monthly check ups at the gym. I wouldn't suggest that you use it in every glass of water you drink but a few each day is working just fine for me.

matt3695

Interesting...not sure about it, but Mio helps my Fiance drink water-he hates plain water. I wonder, if it does change water, if it's worse to not drink water at all, or to drink it with Mio in it.

Look at those ingredients, many of them were not around in Paleolithic times, so our body never adapted to being able to process them. So drink plain water

The 3rd ingredient listed on there, Propylene glycol, is anti-freeze. And that's why I don't use it anymore.

So ill just post this again ethylene glycol is anti freeze not propylene glycol, if you dont believe me just look it up in any chemistry book

drmerc

Interesting...not sure about it, but Mio helps my Fiance drink water-he hates plain water. I wonder, if it does change water, if it's worse to not drink water at all, or to drink it with Mio in it.

Look at those ingredients, many of them were not around in Paleolithic times, so our body never adapted to being able to process them. So drink plain water

The 3rd ingredient listed on there, Propylene glycol, is anti-freeze. And that's why I don't use it anymore.

Strong logic and reasoning skills. Are you a detective?

anzi888

Mio's key ingredient is propylene glycol, which is closely related to a key ingredient in anti-freeze. Not sure why you would really want to put this into your body.

Hydrogen and Oxygen are highly flammable. H2O is closely related to both Hydrogen and Oxygen. Maybe I shouldn't put it in my body!? Could I burst into flames because I drank some water? ... or because I breathe oxygen?!

I get your point, I just think your argument doesn't make sense. There are A LOT of chemicals that change completely by adding one atom.

testease

Mio's key ingredient is propylene glycol, which is closely related to a key ingredient in anti-freeze. Not sure why you would really want to put this into your body.

Hydrogen and Oxygen are highly flammable. H2O is closely related to both Hydrogen and Oxygen. Maybe I shouldn't put it in my body!? Could I burst into flames because I drank some water? ... or because I breathe oxygen?!

I get your point, I just think your argument doesn't make sense. There are A LOT of chemicals that change completely by adding one atom.

****, and your body makes HCl!! I heard that **** can eat metal up.

TR0berts

Mio's key ingredient is propylene glycol, which is closely related to a key ingredient in anti-freeze. Not sure why you would really want to put this into your body.

Hydrogen and Oxygen are highly flammable. H2O is closely related to both Hydrogen and Oxygen. Maybe I shouldn't put it in my body!? Could I burst into flames because I drank some water? ... or because I breathe oxygen?!

I get your point, I just think your argument doesn't make sense. There are A LOT of chemicals that change completely by adding one atom.

Not only that - but guess what other key ingredient is in anti-freeze?

Water.


AAAGGHGGGGHHHGGHGHGHGHGHGHGH!!!!!!! RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!!!!

JustANumber85

Mmmm. LOVE this poison in my sprite zero.... OP, you should try it.

wellbert

The 3rd ingredient listed on there, Propylene glycol, is anti-freeze. And that's why I don't use it anymore.

anti-freeze is really expensive. Can I just squirt Mio into my car?

megandme120

Interesting...not sure about it, but Mio helps my Fiance drink water-he hates plain water. I wonder, if it does change water, if it's worse to not drink water at all, or to drink it with Mio in it.

Look at those ingredients, many of them were not around in Paleolithic times, so our body never adapted to being able to process them. So drink plain water

Propylene Glycol is a sick chemical too and it's at the top of the ingredient list. Just drink water or add some fruit for flavor.

http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/substances/toxsubstance.asp?toxid=240

megandme120

Oops! I was too late with this info. Just saw all the other Propylene Glycol/anti-freeze comments.

wibutterflymagic

Okay, my view is everything in moderation. Pros and cons. It makes you drink more water, that is a pro. It may make you more hungry because of false brain triggers set off by the artificial sweeteners, con. It has no calories, pro. It does contain chemicals, con.

So, do vitamins, most prescriptions, most cough syrups and other everyday pain relievers that you probably take like tylenol and alleve, it is also often inyour make up and can even be in your deoderant. So, unless you're going back to the cave man days and going to be totally paleo and NOTHING shall pass your lips but pure organic food and plain water... and you're going to stink and not use any modern hygenic products... I say, get over it. There will be chemicals in your life. Enjoy it, but use in moderation. I started to use too much of it and made myself back off to more plain water... but I do enjoy a few squeezes here and there.

As for the antifreeze comments, "The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified propylene glycol as an additive that is "generally recognized as safe" for use in food. It is used to absorb extra water and maintain moisture in certain medicines, cosmetics, or food products. It is a solvent for food colors and flavors." And that is per the CDC directly. http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxfaqs/tf.asp?id=1121&tid=240

I agree with much of this. Everything we come into contact with is laden with chemicals that are bad for us. For several years I refused to use sunscreen because I had read that they could possibly be more of the reason for skin cancer then the sun. After a couple of long days in the sun and the need for sunburn sprays I realized I was being dumb. Either I use chemical laden sunscreens and prevent a bad burn or I use a chemical laden sunburn spray after I've been burned.

matt3695

Interesting...not sure about it, but Mio helps my Fiance drink water-he hates plain water. I wonder, if it does change water, if it's worse to not drink water at all, or to drink it with Mio in it.

Look at those ingredients, many of them were not around in Paleolithic times, so our body never adapted to being able to process them. So drink plain water

Propylene Glycol is a sick chemical too and it's at the top of the ingredient list. Just drink water or add some fruit for flavor.

http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/substances/toxsubstance.asp?toxid=240

So your right in that fact that food companies put it in their products to make them not freeze during transport and absorb extra water. Also, your website says its not a carcinogen. It is completely different from the anti freeze that you put in your car and if ingested forms crystals in your kidneys that rips them to shreds. Chemicals are everywhere just because something is close to a chemical that is terrible for you does not mean it is also bad for you.

RhonndaJ

~hums Joe Jackson~

When it comes down to it, the healthiest thing for us to drink is water, but if you drink too much of it you can die.

So basically, if you like it, drink it in moderation.

If you don't want chemicals in your body, don't put them there.

I happen to be a fan of chemicals, I have to take a small handful of them daily to make it possible for me to interact with the rest of society. So Mio is pretty low on my list of things to worry about.

Rachelle1016

Okay, my view is everything in moderation. Pros and cons. It makes you drink more water, that is a pro. It may make you more hungry because of false brain triggers set off by the artificial sweeteners, con. It has no calories, pro. It does contain chemicals, con.

So, do vitamins, most prescriptions, most cough syrups and other everyday pain relievers that you probably take like tylenol and alleve, it is also often inyour make up and can even be in your deoderant. So, unless you're going back to the cave man days and going to be totally paleo and NOTHING shall pass your lips but pure organic food and plain water... and you're going to stink and not use any modern hygenic products... I say, get over it. There will be chemicals in your life. Enjoy it, but use in moderation. I started to use too much of it and made myself back off to more plain water... but I do enjoy a few squeezes here and there.

As for the antifreeze comments, "The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified propylene glycol as an additive that is "generally recognized as safe" for use in food. It is used to absorb extra water and maintain moisture in certain medicines, cosmetics, or food products. It is a solvent for food colors and flavors." And that is per the CDC directly. http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxfaqs/tf.asp?id=1121&tid=240

Thanks for a good answer that doesn't make me want to kill myself because I ate a CHEMICAL OH MY GAWD.

Rachelle1016

While I do appreciate all the posts, just a quick reminder...arsenic is completely natural, too. So just because something is natural, doesn't mean it's good for you. I'll go with the most realistic answer here and use it in moderation. Thank you everyone!

rml_16

While I do appreciate all the posts, just a quick reminder...arsenic is completely natural, too. So just because something is natural, doesn't mean it's good for you. I'll go with the most realistic answer here and use it in moderation. Thank you everyone!

Even arsenic is OK in small doses.

FredDoyle

While I do appreciate all the posts, just a quick reminder...arsenic is completely natural, too. So just because something is natural, doesn't mean it's good for you. I'll go with the most realistic answer here and use it in moderation. Thank you everyone!

Even arsenic is OK in small doses.

Tell that to Napoleon Bonaparte.

AmelieJG

Mio's key ingredient is propylene glycol, which is closely related to a key ingredient in anti-freeze. Not sure why you would really want to put this into your body.

I never eat anything that is closely related to anything bad

haha like say H2O which is closely related to H2O2 ??? haha

Hickyvikki69

i use mio and dasani flavor drops in every single water cup i put into my body. i dont think there is nothing wrong with it nor the ingredients in it. i am 15 weeks high pregnancy and my doc says if that is how i can get my water intake then do it. nothing is harming me. i dont get more hungry from using it. i actually fill myself up on water + mio or whatever. everyone has all there opinions and i value them but for me personally if my doc says its harmless i trust that.
have a great day!

rml_16

While I do appreciate all the posts, just a quick reminder...arsenic is completely natural, too. So just because something is natural, doesn't mean it's good for you. I'll go with the most realistic answer here and use it in moderation. Thank you everyone!

Even arsenic is OK in small doses.

Tell that to Napoleon Bonaparte.

I would but he speaks French.

Rachelle1016

While I do appreciate all the posts, just a quick reminder...arsenic is completely natural, too. So just because something is natural, doesn't mean it's good for you. I'll go with the most realistic answer here and use it in moderation. Thank you everyone!

Even arsenic is OK in small doses.

Tell that to Napoleon Bonaparte.

I would but he speaks French.

Love all of this. ^

JustJennie1

Just so you know the main ingredient in anti freeze is ethylene glycol not propylene glycol

Propylene glycol


Propylene glycol
Propylene glycol, on the other hand, is considerably less toxic than ethylene glycol and may be labeled as "non-toxic antifreeze". It is used as antifreeze where ethylene glycol would be inappropriate, such as in food-processing systems or in water pipes in homes where incidental ingestion may be possible. As confirmation of its relative non-toxicity, the FDA allows propylene glycol to be added to a large number of processed foods, including ice cream, frozen custard, and baked goods.
Propylene glycol oxidizes when exposed to air and heat, forming lactic acid.[8][9] If not properly inhibited, this fluid can be very corrosive,[citation needed] so pH buffering agents are often added to propylene glycol, to prevent acidic corrosion of metal components.
Besides cooling system corrosion, biological fouling also occurs. Once bacterial slime starts to grow, the corrosion rate of the system increases. Maintenance of systems using glycol solution includes regular monitoring of freeze protection, pH, specific gravity, inhibitor level, color, and biological contamination. Propylene glycol should be replaced when it turns a reddish color.[\b]

harlanJEN

I prefer not to put additional chemicals in my water ....

Plain filtered tap water for me : )

If you must have some type of flavor - how about putting fruit in a pitcher with your water and let the flavors infuse ?