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Can You Drink Too Much Water
Is It Possible To Drink Too Much Water?
Yes it is, and the correct term for this condition is water intoxication which results from sodium dilution – Hyponatremia. This condition is commonly seen in infants and occasionally in athletes who replace the lost water through sweat but do not include the all important electrolytes in their re-hydration programme.
Interestingly, the kidneys of the average healthy adult can process 15 litres of water a day so it is unlikely that water intoxication will occur under normal living conditions even if you drink huge amounts of water as long as it is drunk over time and not in one session.
Mums will be aware of this possible condition in their infants, and serious athletes will replace electrolytes as part of training. But for the rest of us drink little and often, try not to wait until thirst drives us to drink and keep the colour of your urine to that of straw and you won't go far wrong.
Drinking Water To Lose Weight
Can You Drink Water To Lose Weight?
Fact or fiction, hand on heart I don't really know; but lots of people out there seem to think that drinking lots of water helps with weight loss. A common thread running through this type of weight loss method is that drinking lemon water first thing in the morning sheds the pounds while others drink cold water, but not too cold, in the belief the body has to use energy to heat the water before it can be used effectively. If it works for you, then that is fantastic.
The direct consequence of drinking the optimum amount of water on a daily basis is good health, and normally people who follow this rule are leading healthy lifestyles anyway which is a win, win situation. The whole-body health benefits of keeping the body well hydrated cannot be understated, and its free if you don't mind tap water.
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