Copper and Glass Water Bottles: Nowadays most people use plastic bottles to drink water. Plastic bottles are cheap and are thrown away after use. According to health experts, plastic bottles are considered harmful for health. Often people are advised to drink water from copper and glass bottles. Copper bottles are known for their antimicrobial properties, while glass bottles are chemical free and considered better for keeping water pure. Both have their own benefits, but it is important to know some facts related to them.

In Ayurveda, copper water has been said to improve digestion, increase immunity and is beneficial for the skin. Copper helps in enzyme functioning, aids in collagen formation and activates antioxidants that protect against free radicals. It is also important to note that most of the studies are based on copper supplements. When water is kept in a copper bottle for a long time, especially when lemon or hot water is added to it, copper can dissolve in large quantities in the water. This can cause problems like nausea, stomach cramps, diarrhea. Therefore they should be used with caution.

Talking about glass bottles, they are safe for long term, because they do not release any kind of chemical substance or metal into the water. These are free of BPA and phthalates, which can leach into water from plastic bottles. Glass bottles are suitable for hot and cold water, tea, juice or any beverage and can be boiled or washed in the dishwasher. However, research has shown that some glass bottle caps can leach microplastics into water. This is mainly due to the caps being made of plastic. Overall, both copper and glass are better options than plastic. Use of copper bottles should be limited especially for travelling, trekking or using unsafe water sources. Glass bottles are considered safer for everyday use.