What Should My Daily Water Consumption Be?
Most adults should drink between one and a half and three liters of water a day (between 50 ounces and 100 ounces --- the equivalent of between six and thirteen 8-oz glasses), according to BBC Health. Although water is essential to good health and survival, we obtain fluid from other sources such as tea and coffee and from many foods, including fruits and vegetables.
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Benefits
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Fitness and nutrition experts argue that water is vital to avoid dehydration, particularly in hot climates. It is important to replenish fluids that you lose through sweat and waste products.
Misconceptions
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U.S. scientists Dan Negoianu and Stanley Goldfarb of the University of Philadelphia concluded that there was no evidence to support the idea that adults should follow the "8x8 rule" and drink eight 8-oz glasses of water a day.
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Warning
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There are dangers associated with drinking too much water in an effort to be healthy, because your brain can swell. Californian Jennifer Strange died after taking part in a "Hold Your Wee for a Wii" contest. Doctors diagnosed a rare condition called water intoxication.
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References
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