<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters:</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 – The “dead water” problem</p><p>00:23 – Why minerals matter for your brain, heart & energy</p><p>01:07 – 5,000 hydration scans: what the data shows</p><p>01:33 – The 8-glasses myth (and who benefited)</p><p>03:11 – Bottled water marketing vs reality</p><p>04:17 – Tap water: safe ≠ complete</p><p>06:00 – Hyponatremia: when “more water” backfires</p><p>07:05 – Electrolytes your cells run on</p><p>07:56 – What to do: filters, mineralizing, simple add-ins</p><p>09:03 – Timing hydration + daily micro-habits</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Dave Asprey!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Thank you to our sponsors! </p><p>-LYMA | Go to https://lyma.sjv.io/gOQ545 and use code DAVE10 for 10% off the LYMA Laser.</p><p>-Vibrant Blue Oils | Grab a full-size bottle for over 50% off at https://vibrantblueoils.com/dave.</p><p><br></p><p>Website: https://daveasprey.com</p><p>TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daveaspreyofficial</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave.asprey/</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Daveaspreyofficial/</p><p>X: https://x.com/daveasprey</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/daveaspreybpr</p><p><br></p><p>The Human Upgrade Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/TheHumanUpgradePodcast/ https://m.facebook.com/Thehumanupgrade/</p><p><br></p><p>Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/DAVE15</p><p>Dave Asprey’s BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com/</p><p>Dave Asprey’s New Book - Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/</p><p>Dave's favorite supplements: https://www.shopsuppgradelabs.com/discount/DAVE15</p><p>Upgrade Collective: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com</p><p>Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com</p><p>40 Years of Zen: https://40yearsofzen.com</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>