Smartwater
nickimc13
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Hi, Does anyone else on here have Hypothyroidism and drink smartwater? Any problems retaining water when drinking the smartwater?
Thanks,
Nicole
Thanks,
Nicole
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I'm confused. You mean this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SmartWater ?0
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SmartWater? I bought a bottle the other day to see what the hype is (cost me £1.79 for 600ml). It's just distilled water with added ions electrolytes etc. It's a waste of money... I don't see how it would help with hypothroidism lol.
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Unless you're talking about something different Smartwater is just tap water that's vapor distilled so it's "pure". Your body isn't going to process it differently than regular water you've filtered at home with a Brita or something.0
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Added ions? Are you positive?IsaackGMOON wrote: »SmartWater? I bought a bottle the other day to see what the hype is (cost me £1.79 for 600ml). It's just distilled water with added ions etc.
wait... wat
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DeguelloTex wrote: »
Added ions? Are you positive?IsaackGMOON wrote: »SmartWater? I bought a bottle the other day to see what the hype is (cost me £1.79 for 600ml). It's just distilled water with added ions etc.
wait... wat
Not ions sorry lol, electrolytes.0 -
So, negative on the ions, then.IsaackGMOON wrote: »DeguelloTex wrote: »
Added ions? Are you positive?IsaackGMOON wrote: »SmartWater? I bought a bottle the other day to see what the hype is (cost me £1.79 for 600ml). It's just distilled water with added ions etc.
wait... wat
Not ions sorry lol, electrolytes.
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DeguelloTex wrote: »
So, negative on the ions, then.IsaackGMOON wrote: »DeguelloTex wrote: »
Added ions? Are you positive?IsaackGMOON wrote: »SmartWater? I bought a bottle the other day to see what the hype is (cost me £1.79 for 600ml). It's just distilled water with added ions etc.
wait... wat
Not ions sorry lol, electrolytes.
Chemistry jokes.. pls no. I hate chemistry.
pls.
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DeguelloTex wrote: »
So, negative on the ions, then.IsaackGMOON wrote: »DeguelloTex wrote: »
Added ions? Are you positive?IsaackGMOON wrote: »SmartWater? I bought a bottle the other day to see what the hype is (cost me £1.79 for 600ml). It's just distilled water with added ions etc.
wait... wat
Not ions sorry lol, electrolytes.
I'm chortling over here.0 -
That joke took me far too long to get... oh my lawd...worst thing I actually take chemistry as a class..0
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Na, BrO, no more.IsaackGMOON wrote: »That joke took me far too long to get... oh my lawd...worst thing I actually take chemistry as a class..
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If it's this stuff: drinksmartwater.com, then it looks like it's just like any other bottled water.
I have heard that fluoride can interfere with iodine absorption, and if you have an iodine deficiency, then it could cause hypothyroidism. This bottled water doesn't contain fluoride, and probably lots of other brands don't either. So drink it if you want to, or you could get a filter that removes fluoride from your tap water (Brita filters don't remove it). A lack of fluoride in your drinking water may make no difference, or maybe it will help. I don't know.0 -
sorry for the confusion and thank you for the answers. I have hypothyroidism, have had it for 14 years, I have recently started drinking smartwater (yes the one everyone is talking about on here) for the electrolytes because mine are out of wack. But I am noticing that I am retaining water weight, Hypothyroidism can cause this also, but I have noticed that since I started drinking the smartwater i have retained water weight. Didn't know if anyone else has experienced this.
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for the electrolytes because mine are out of wack.
Did a doctor recommend this? I ask because there's electrolytes in food. You don't have to get them from fancy water. Just eat things. I can't think of a food that doesn't have electrolytes.
Really, did a doctor recommend this? If you're retaining water/swelling that could be a whole HOST of issues from diabetes to kidney disease.0 -
sorry for the confusion and thank you for the answers. I have hypothyroidism, have had it for 14 years, I have recently started drinking smartwater (yes the one everyone is talking about on here) for the electrolytes because mine are out of wack. But I am noticing that I am retaining water weight, Hypothyroidism can cause this also, but I have noticed that since I started drinking the smartwater i have retained water weight. Didn't know if anyone else has experienced this.
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I don't think it has any significant amounts of electrolytes. The ingredients label says that it contains calcium, potassium, and magnesium. It doesn't list an amount of potassium or magnesium, but it says "not a significant source" for calcium. Also, regular tap water tends to have a bit of calcium in it.
I would suggest supplementing your electrolytes some other way. Plain bottled water won't have enough to have much of an effect.
I can't think of any way that SmartWater would cause water retention. Lots of other things can cause it though. Maybe it was just a coincidence that you started retaining water around the time you started drinking this brand of water?0 -
for the electrolytes because mine are out of wack.
Did a doctor recommend this? I ask because there's electrolytes in food. You don't have to get them from fancy water. Just eat things. I can't think of a food that doesn't have electrolytes.
Really, did a doctor recommend this? If you're retaining water/swelling that could be a whole HOST of issues from diabetes to kidney disease.
Yes a doctor recommended drinking more electrolytes.0 -
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I drink smartwater because it tastes like nothing. Absolutely nothing, and I enjoy that.0
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yellowantphil wrote: »sorry for the confusion and thank you for the answers. I have hypothyroidism, have had it for 14 years, I have recently started drinking smartwater (yes the one everyone is talking about on here) for the electrolytes because mine are out of wack. But I am noticing that I am retaining water weight, Hypothyroidism can cause this also, but I have noticed that since I started drinking the smartwater i have retained water weight. Didn't know if anyone else has experienced this.
Thanks
I don't think it has any significant amounts of electrolytes. The ingredients label says that it contains calcium, potassium, and magnesium. It doesn't list an amount of potassium or magnesium, but it says "not a significant source" for calcium. Also, regular tap water tends to have a bit of calcium in it.
I would suggest supplementing your electrolytes some other way. Plain bottled water won't have enough to have much of an effect.
I can't think of any way that SmartWater would cause water retention. Lots of other things can cause it though. Maybe it was just a coincidence that you started retaining water around the time you started drinking this brand of water?
Thank you for your information, I don't drink my tap water at home due to high levels of fluoride, which are bad for people with thyroid problems. I will probably stop drinking for a few days and see if any difference.0 -
for the electrolytes because mine are out of wack.
Did a doctor recommend this? I ask because there's electrolytes in food. You don't have to get them from fancy water. Just eat things. I can't think of a food that doesn't have electrolytes.
Really, did a doctor recommend this? If you're retaining water/swelling that could be a whole HOST of issues from diabetes to kidney disease.
Yes a doctor recommended drinking more electrolytes.
Did they mean things like this?
http://i5.walmartimages.com/dfw/dce07b8c-a313/k2-_775f4f6a-b2ad-4892-b7ce-74405e1b73bd.v2.jpg
Really, the electrolytes in smart water are quite low and mainly just affect flavor.
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Thank you for your information, I don't drink my tap water at home due to high levels of fluoride, which are bad for people with thyroid problems. I will probably stop drinking for a few days and see if any difference.
Yes, if you're trying to avoid fluoride, bottled water is good for that. Or getting a filter, but I think that filters for fluoride might be kind of expensive.0 -
Mind if I hijack a lil bit? It's at least on topic!
So...I ONLY drink water (and coffee) before/during/after working out. Is that fine or *should* I be drinking something like Gatorade with these "electrolites" that you speak of? Someone enlighten me! Most of my work outs aren't too hard but sometimes I'll run 4 miles in the heat and I'll feel wasted the rest of the day...sometimes...0 -
for the electrolytes because mine are out of wack.
Did a doctor recommend this? I ask because there's electrolytes in food. You don't have to get them from fancy water. Just eat things. I can't think of a food that doesn't have electrolytes.
Really, did a doctor recommend this? If you're retaining water/swelling that could be a whole HOST of issues from diabetes to kidney disease.
Yes a doctor recommended drinking more electrolytes.
Did they mean things like this?
http://i5.walmartimages.com/dfw/dce07b8c-a313/k2-_775f4f6a-b2ad-4892-b7ce-74405e1b73bd.v2.jpg
Really, the electrolytes in smart water are quite low and mainly just affect flavor.
Not sure I will check with my dr, he wanted me to not have all the sugar and calories since I am trying to loose weight. He showed me a powder to mix in water but I am allergic to sweeteners so i didn't want to drink that.
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for the electrolytes because mine are out of wack.
Did a doctor recommend this? I ask because there's electrolytes in food. You don't have to get them from fancy water. Just eat things. I can't think of a food that doesn't have electrolytes.
Really, did a doctor recommend this? If you're retaining water/swelling that could be a whole HOST of issues from diabetes to kidney disease.
Yes a doctor recommended drinking more electrolytes.
Did they mean things like this?
http://i5.walmartimages.com/dfw/dce07b8c-a313/k2-_775f4f6a-b2ad-4892-b7ce-74405e1b73bd.v2.jpg
Really, the electrolytes in smart water are quite low and mainly just affect flavor.
Not sure I will check with my dr, he wanted me to not have all the sugar and calories since I am trying to loose weight. He showed me a powder to mix in water but I am allergic to sweeteners so i didn't want to drink that.
Thanks for the link
a powder like this?
http://www.gianteagle.com/ProductImages/PRODUCT_NODE_14/70074560823.jpg
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I honestly wish I was the person who came up with the idea of bottled water.
I mean, come on. The bottled water is making millions upon millions on dollars on something everyone in a developed country can get for free!
The kicker is that tap water is frequently cleaner than bottled water as well!!!
Boy oh boy, I would be a wealthy man if I came up with something as silly as bottled water.0 -
MonkeyMel21 wrote: »Mind if I hijack a lil bit? It's at least on topic!
So...I ONLY drink water (and coffee) before/during/after working out. Is that fine or *should* I be drinking something like Gatorade with these "electrolites" that you speak of? Someone enlighten me! Most of my work outs aren't too hard but sometimes I'll run 4 miles in the heat and I'll feel wasted the rest of the day...sometimes...
My Dr told me your body needs electrolyte replacement after a workout. Gatorade has high sugars and calories for a small amount of the drink. Companies make powders to mix in water, and there are some waters that have electrolytes in them. I also heard that Figi water has electrolytes added.0 -
chivalryder wrote: »I honestly wish I was the person who came up with the idea of bottled water.
I mean, come on. The bottled water is making millions upon millions on dollars on something everyone in a developed country can get for free!
The kicker is that tap water is frequently cleaner than bottled water as well!!!
Boy oh boy, I would be a wealthy man if I came up with something as silly as bottled water.
Just make some bogus diet pills, captivate a lot of newbies = $$$ gainz0 -
MonkeyMel21 wrote: »Mind if I hijack a lil bit? It's at least on topic!
So...I ONLY drink water (and coffee) before/during/after working out. Is that fine or *should* I be drinking something like Gatorade with these "electrolites" that you speak of? Someone enlighten me! Most of my work outs aren't too hard but sometimes I'll run 4 miles in the heat and I'll feel wasted the rest of the day...sometimes...
Fluid & electrolyte (acid-base) balance is a complicated thing. Many, many books have been written to help students who study it understand it all. Any halfway decent library will have one. I can't imagine anyone who doesn't need to learn some it bothering to do it, but if you're really fascinated, it's there. Some Anatomy & Physiology before would be a big help. And Chemistry, maybe, before the A&P.
The numbers for what's normal are debated and different hospitals have different ranges. Even different doctors in the same hospitals will have their own ideas in their heads if what they want to see. It's really hard to say, "This is it. This is okay and that's not," because it depends on the person, but that goes for everything.
Most people, when they talk F&E balances here are stalking about sodium and potassium. Not always, but usually.
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MonkeyMel21 wrote: »Mind if I hijack a lil bit? It's at least on topic!
So...I ONLY drink water (and coffee) before/during/after working out. Is that fine or *should* I be drinking something like Gatorade with these "electrolites" that you speak of? Someone enlighten me! Most of my work outs aren't too hard but sometimes I'll run 4 miles in the heat and I'll feel wasted the rest of the day...sometimes...
Fluid & electrolyte (acid-base) balance is a complicated thing. Many, many books have been written to help students who study it understand it all. Any halfway decent library will have one. I can't imagine anyone who doesn't need to learn some it bothering to do it, but if you're really fascinated, it's there. Some Anatomy & Physiology before would be a big help. And Chemistry, maybe, before the A&P.
The numbers for what's normal are debated and different hospitals have different ranges. Even different doctors in the same hospitals will have their own ideas in their heads if what they want to see. It's really hard to say, "This is it. This is okay and that's not," because it depends on the person, but that goes for everything.
Most people, when they talk F&E balances here are stalking about sodium and potassium. Not always, but usually.
So...just drinking water is fine then?
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