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StephK38
StephK38 Posts: 5 Member
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Can you drink TOO MUCH water?

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  • ShaniWulffe
    ShaniWulffe Posts: 458 Member
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    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
    gottaTuscany Posts: 40 Member
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    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
    Kathy_TheVampireSlayer Posts: 189 Member
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    yes.
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
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    Yes.
  • neelia
    neelia Posts: 750 Member
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    Yes.
  • jonwv
    jonwv Posts: 362 Member
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    yes, you can get water intoxication
  • GeekGirl23
    GeekGirl23 Posts: 517 Member
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    Don't know... but I'll tell you when I hit that point
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
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    Yes, but it's nothing to worry about, as long as you aren't intentionally doing something stupid.
  • DontStopB_Leakin
    DontStopB_Leakin Posts: 3,863 Member
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    Yes, but it's nothing to worry about, as long as you aren't intentionally doing something stupid.
    ^^^^^^^^^^^^
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
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    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
    BSchoberg Posts: 712 Member
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    Yes, but it's really REALLY hard to do...
  • jackpotclown
    jackpotclown Posts: 3,291 Member
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    yes it's called water intoxication \m/
  • StephK38
    StephK38 Posts: 5 Member
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    thanks :smile:
  • cgfol1
    cgfol1 Posts: 179 Member
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    Often people doing marathons flood their bodies with too much water while competing.

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

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