Is it possible to drink TOO MUCH water??

lnelson88
lnelson88 Posts: 64
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I drink water all day long and the worst part about it is having to pee every 5 minutes. But there are days when I don't pee that much and my body is just retaining it. Is it possible to drink TOO MUCH??

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  • donicagalek
    donicagalek Posts: 526
    Yes, absolutely. If you drink too much water it throws your electrolyte balance off and you could die. I remember reading a story about mine workers (I think it was mine workers...somewhere where the work conditions were too hot anyway) where the employees were dropping like flies until they started making them take a salt tablet a few times a day with the gallons of water they were consuming.
  • donicagalek
    donicagalek Posts: 526
    http://chemistry.about.com/cs/5/f/blwaterintox.htm
  • lnelson88
    lnelson88 Posts: 64
    Crazy! I didn't know! I seriously drink 12+ glasses a day and it is saying 9-12 is safe. Guess I'll have to drink more milk! :wink:
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