Here’s why you should pay extra attention to your drinking water

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone is keen on exercising caution and practicing strict safety measures like the use of face masks, frequent handwashing, cleaning and thorough disinfection of surfaces, and the observance of physical distancing. The invisible enemy we are facing has made us more mindful of our surroundings.

Yet, one crucial thing seems to be left out of the conversation and not included in the precautionary guidelines issued by authorities --- paying close attention to the water we drink. Below are the reasons why you should definitely include this in the things you consider in the time of the pandemic.

Proper hydration is vital to your immunity

Health experts cite proper hydration to be vital in supporting the body’s ability to fight the COVID-19 virus and support the immune system, as reported in the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition.

“Keeping properly hydrated at a time like this refreshes our bodies and keeps the virus away,” said Dr. Sybil Lizanne R. Bravo, a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital, and Vice President of the Philippine Infectious Diseases Society for Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Your drinking water might have invisible contaminants

It’s important to note that not all drinking water are safe regardless of how clean they appear to the naked eye. Potential invisible contaminants found in drinking water such as chlorine, heavy metals and allergens, as well as parasites, are responsible for common water-bourne diseases like cholera, dysentery, and gastroenteritis.

The last thing the public needs as COVID-19 continues to aggravate everyone’s sense of safety and security is their drinking water being contaminated.

The safe and pure option

With numerous brands of bottled water available in the market today, consumers are faced with the dilemma on what best to choose and which one is indeed proven safe for consumption by experts. Because, in reality, not all bottled water brands are the same.

“For over two decades now, the Wilkins brand has been synonymous with safety, quality and purity,” says Teejae Sonza, Marketing Director of Coca-Cola Philippines. “With the trust that consumers have placed on Wilkins through the years, we have made it our continuous commitment to produce products that adhere to nothing less than the highest standards using state-of-the-art processes.”

Keeping yourself properly hydrated is just as necessary these days, and experts advise to be selective with your choice of drinking water, making sure that they are free from invisible contaminants and safe for consumption.

Wilkins products adhere to a strict process to ensure that it is truly clean. Wilkins Pure is certain to be clean and pure as it undergoes advanced, seven-step purification – quality controlled under stringent global processes as part of The Coca-Cola Company portfolio of beverages. As a local brand with international certifications, drinking Wilkins Pure can help bring additional peace of mind as it helps purify your body of toxins.

To be sure that the water you are drinking is clean and pure, order Wilkins Pure at www.cokebeverages.ph or call (02) 8813-2653 for deliveries within Metro Manila and 1800-1-888-2653 for other cities in the Philippines.