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Do not change treatment
Do not stop, reduce, or replace prescribed medications to try a water product. Even when an option seems benign, it should not compete with the established treatment plan.
Information must be contextualized
Medications, diet, fluid intake, and certain illnesses may require individual recommendations. A healthcare professional can evaluate what information is relevant for you and which statements lack sufficient support.
What you can prepare for discussion
Note the product, the declared concentration, how much you intend to consume, and what promise you saw. This helps for a clear conversation without assuming effects that have not been demonstrated.
Main idea
DDW is not a substitute for treatment. For any decision that involves medication, discuss it first with your doctor or pharmacist.
Sources and further reading
These references explain the subject and the limits of the evidence. A reference is not proof that a product treats a disease.
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Published by MECRO SYSTEM SRL. AI tools assist drafting and translation. No named medical reviewer is attributed to this article. This educational material does not replace individual medical advice. Report an error using the contact page, including the article address and the passage concerned.
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