Quick Question

StephK38

Can you drink TOO MUCH water?

ShaniWulffe

YES. Too much water can flush out vital nutrients from your system. It would be really hard to get to that point, but it is entirely possible

gottaTuscany

Yes, too much water can wash away electrolytes! People have died from it.

Drink the recommended amount of 8 - 8oz glasses a day, or check with your doctor because body weight can determine how much you should drink.

Also, you need to keep in mind that with a lot of exercise you will need to replenish. So, I would follow the 8-8 rule of thumb or talk to a health provider.

Kathy_TheVampireSlayer

yes.

pastryari

Yes.

neelia

Yes.

jonwv

yes, you can get water intoxication

GeekGirl23

Don't know... but I'll tell you when I hit that point

Chief_Rocka

Yes, but it's nothing to worry about, as long as you aren't intentionally doing something stupid.

DontStopB_Leakin

Yes, but it's nothing to worry about, as long as you aren't intentionally doing something stupid.

^^^^^^^^^^^^

MinnieInMaine

Yes but for most people it's not really something to be concerned about. A good rule of thumb is to drink 1 fluid ounce per 1/2 pound of body weight. So if you weigh 160 pounds, drink 80 ounces or 10 cups of water per day. It's safe to drink a little more than that if you're also regularly active as you need to replace the fluids you lose through breathing hard and sweat.

Urine color is a good indicator. If it's clear, you're probably overhydrated. If it's light/pale yellow, you're pretty much right on target.

BSchoberg

Yes, but it's really REALLY hard to do...

jackpotclown

yes it's called water intoxication \m/

StephK38

thanks

cgfol1

Often people doing marathons flood their bodies with too much water while competing.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/01/080109195002.htm