Question from Susan H.
Is there a way to remove pthalates from water that has been in plastic bottles?
Thanks!
Debra’s Answer
Pthalates are a plastic, so they would probably be removed by carbon.
Now this might be a good use for a canister-type carbon filter if you changed the filter media frequently, but they are all plastic, too.
Realistically, you probably can’t remove it. Is it better not to drink pthalates? Yes. But in our modern world, it’s not possible to be 100% nontoxic. It is possible to reduce our toxic exposure significantly enough to improve the health of our bodies.
I would put this way down at the bottom of the list of concerns and focus on eliminating toxic exposures that are more harmly and more easily removed. Then your body will be able to process what chemicals it is exposed to more effectively.
