In the August 2008 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) , an article outlined that even low arsenic levels in water can be harmful.
The article mentioned people being at increased risk of type 2 diabetes otherwise called adult-onset diabetes.
In America, about 13 million people consume tap water that contains more than the stipulated US EPA maximum contaminant level (mcl) for arsenic levels in water.
The mcl is the maximum amount of a particular contaminant that is allowed in the water supply. At the mcl or higher, that contaminant is considered a danger to the public.
Although earlier research did link type 2 diabetes with high arsenic levels in water, little was known about how low levels affected health.
Turns out that consuming low levels of arsenic in drinking water can influence genetic factors that then affect insulin sensitivity. It could also contribute to cell damage and inflammation which also could cause adult onset diabetes.
What makes arsenic even more harmful is that it is colorless and tasteless. It also easily dissolves in water. So when people consume water, they won't be able to detect the arsenic at all.
So what can consumers do to protect themselves from this risk?
The answer - get a water filtration system capable of removing arsenic. Not all water filters can do that since these devices have varying degrees of capabilities.
Getting a filter is one of the best investments you could ever make in your family's health and future.
So to find out which water filter system can remove arsenic, do the appropriate research.