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by detaro 1594 days ago
... and then explains that the effect is small enough to not be a problem, so no, it does not confirm that "you shouldn't drink distilled water".
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But that it could be a problem. So its not a myth, that it is demineralizing your body. Its a small effect - but its there, and it could have a negative effect on the body.
"The gamma radiation from distant galaxies is not a myth. It's a small effect - but it's there, and it could have a negative effect on the body."

No - some things are small enough that they cannot.