Here’s the hidden story behind why you can chug “pure” water all day and still feel foggy, drained, and oddly thirsty: most of what we drink is missing something essential. In this video you’ll learn what “dead water” really is, how to tell if yours is part of the problem, and the simple shifts that keep your brain sharp, energy steady, and cells fully charged—without gimmicks, hype, or drinking a gallon a day.Chapters:00:00 – The “dead water” problem00:23 – Why minerals matter for your brain, heart & energy01:07 – 5,000 hydration scans: what the data shows01:33 – The 8-glasses myth (and who benefited)03:11 – Bottled water marketing vs reality04:17 – Tap water: safe ≠ complete06:00 – Hyponatremia: when “more water” backfires07:05 – Electrolytes your cells run on07:56 – What to do: filters, mineralizing, simple add-ins09:03 – Timing hydration + daily micro-habitsConnect with Dave Asprey!Thank you to our sponsors! -LYMA | Go to https://lyma.sjv.io/gOQ545 and use code DAVE10 for 10% off the LYMA Laser.-Vibrant Blue Oils | Grab a full-size bottle for over 50% off at https://vibrantblueoils.com/dave.Website: https://daveasprey.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daveaspreyofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave.asprey/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Daveaspreyofficial/X: https://x.com/daveaspreyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/daveaspreybprThe Human Upgrade Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/TheHumanUpgradePodcast/ https://m.facebook.com/Thehumanupgrade/Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/DAVE15Dave Asprey’s BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com/Dave Asprey’s New Book - Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/Dave's favorite supplements: https://www.shopsuppgradelabs.com/discount/DAVE15Upgrade Collective: https://www.ourupgradecollective.comUpgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com40 Years of Zen: https://40yearsofzen.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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