Knowing the properties of $H_{2}O$ and $D_{2}O$,do you think that $D_{2}O$ can be used for drinking purposes?

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(N/A) Heavy water,$D_{2}O$,acts as a moderator,which means it slows down the rate of chemical reactions. Due to this property,$D_{2}O$ cannot be used for drinking purposes. Consuming it would slow down the essential anabolic and catabolic metabolic reactions occurring in the human body,which could lead to severe health complications or even death.

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