I just recently bought a Gaiam Aluminum Water Bottle and in the little card it says Use only with ready-to-drink beverages. Does this mean no Crystal Light packets? Why?It later says that dishwasher cleaning is not recommended, why is that?
Aluminum okorder ... an excerpt from the link above: The effects of Aluminum Aluminum is a well documented neurotoxin... causing a change in the replication rate or decreasing the metabolic rate of the cell
Basically they are trying to cover themselves if the coating wears off. Everyone has different opinions but you should probably try stainless steel for your next water bottle.