how much water is too much?

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BeautyFromPain
BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
how much water is too much?

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  • DiabeticAlien
    DiabeticAlien Posts: 240 Member
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    I'm not sure there is such a thing as "too much". Our bodies need water. We are something like 78% water. We sweat, perspire...whatever you call it, and need to replace it. We need it for digestion, etc. I usually drink between 8 and 12 cups a day. Don't always remember to log it, but I have it.
  • CindyWarner
    CindyWarner Posts: 138
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    I've heard of people getting water drunk. But it's really hard to do. Usually they get water drunk because they are not eating enough. Like Alien said 8-12 cups should be fine.
  • MrsBlackman
    MrsBlackman Posts: 41
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    I don't drink more than 3 litres in a day.
  • mefeight1964
    mefeight1964 Posts: 88 Member
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    Check out this article on the subject...

    http://health.howstuffworks.com/diseases-conditions/death-dying/water-intoxication.htm
  • BeautyFromPain
    BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
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    thankyou all :)
  • midwesthiker
    midwesthiker Posts: 144
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    I remember a girl dying from a radio contest where she drank too much water. It can happen.
  • skinnylove00
    skinnylove00 Posts: 662 Member
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    drinking way too much water can make your brain swell up and you can die from it. dont overdo it (3+ gallons a day is a bit too much, dont you think? haha) but remember that you also have to be drinking a LOT of water to get to this point.

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