

Is Dasani Water Bad For You?



Short answer

Many might be under the impression Dasani consists of pure water. In reality, Dasani is tap water with added minerals - some of which can cause unwanted side effects.



Long answer

Dasani is a popular brand which sells plain bottled water as well as sparkling water and flavored water. Most people, even if they are extremely health-conscious, don't think twice before unscrewing a bottle of water and drinking their fill; almost no one carefully analyzes the ingredients list on a bottle of water before consuming it. One may assume that the only ingredient in a bottle of water is, well, water - but in many cases it is not. Minerals and other additives are thrown in to "purify" or "enhance" the water, some of which come with harmful side effects.

As far as Dasani's sparkling and flavored water products, they are one of the healthiest options on the market. Unlike many other flavored sparkling waters, Dasani's products do not contain artificial flavors or added sweeteners. They also do not contain sugary juice or calories. However, while Dasani's sparkling and flavored water products do not come with a plethora of unhealthy additives, they should be drunk only in moderation. Always remember that plain water is a much healthier alternative to any type of enhanced water.

Despite the relative healthiness of Dasani enhanced water products, their plain bottled water is less safe. Dasani does not bottle natural spring water; instead, they package tap water (from a public source). In order to purify this tap water, they add magnesium sulfate, potassium chloride, and salt, all of which have potentially harmful side effects. Magnesium sulfate is especially dangerous for pregnant women as it can cause serious birth defects to unborn fetuses. Potassium chloride is actually a chemical used in lethal injections and can cause negative side effects such as muscle weakness, diarrhea, nausea and cardiovascular problems. While the salt added to Dasani water is not necessarily harmful, it can cause those who drink the water to consume much more sodium than their maximum daily recommended intake. That said, water is still water and is one of six essential nutrients humans need to live. There are, however, many healthier alternatives to Dasani water in which don't contain any extra additives.

Possible short-term side effects

  • diarrhea
  • muscle weakness
  • nausea

Possible long-term side effects

  • weight gain
  • cardiovascular problems
  • birth defects in babies

Ingredients to be aware of


  • hydrating

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Written by Shaylie F | 12-29-2015

Written by Shaylie F
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