Water............?

Question

You hear all the time "drink 8 glasses of water a day". I was reading "Cosmo" yesterday and it had a story in there about a professor he said " you dont have to drink 8 glasses a day, most people get too much fluid, by fruit and other drinks. Just drink when you feel thirsty and that will be fine". I dont know if I believe him. Has any one seen diffrent effects when they drink water and when they dont get enough? Do you drink 8 glasses a day?

Answer 1

I drink when I am thirsty, it seems to work for me. Eight glasses of water a day is not a solid rule, just a guideline. You do get fluids from juice, fruit, pop, coffee, teas, etc. Too much fluids of any kind in a healthy person shouldn't cause any problems. If you have any doubts, talk to a Doctor. They are the most qualified to answer your questions.

Answer 2

That article is CORRECT. There's no evidence that you need "8 glasses" or any other fixed amount of water a day. It's all folklore, myth and Bullsh!t. Most of these folks don't know what they're talking about and/or are listening to crackpots.

And YES, it is possible to die from drinking too much water.

Answer 3

normally i dont drink water or i have 1 or 2 glasses the whole day, i have headaches all the time and it really hurts when i pee. also i keep thinking i need to pee but i cant and it hurt as if ive been holding it in. then when it does come out its strong smelling and bright yellow. other times i have felt really faint and ill.
i try to drink lots but i always 4get until i feel like this.
on days when i drink say 4pints of water in the morning, i feel fine and it comes out pale almost watery coloured, it doesnt smell and it doesnt hurt.
lots of water flushes out all the toxins and hydrates you.
i dont fink its possible to drink too much water. ideally 8 glasses a day is fine, but if u can drink more than that its better. if your not used to it and say you drink a lot 1 day and need to go toilet a lot, this isnt anything to worry about, it just means your flushing out all the toxins that have built up. if your body was to overload as such(which it wouldnt) then youd just pee any excess out.
trust me drink as much as u can.....especially in this weather.

Answer 4

I also disagree with the article you have read. And consider your source, Cosmo. Generally 2L of fluid a day is recommended. And yes you can get too much fluid and wash the electrolytes out of your body. Here is a good reference, and don't get grossed out on me here. Your urine is your body's fluid regulator. When your urine it concentrated, strong smell and bright yellow you should get more fluid. It is generally like this in the morning because you aren't drinking in your sleep. Your urine should be pale yellow and odorless when you are getting the amount of fluid your body needs. Hope this helps!

Answer 5

The biggest part of the human body is water. Drink when thirsty
but make sure the water is filtered very well. Depending on your
physical condition and age determines how much you must
hydrate.

Answer 6

I drink 8 glasses. Can you actually get "too much fluid" in your body?

Answer 7

Water is one of the most essential elements to good health -- it is necessary for the digestion and absorbtion of food; helps maintain proper muscle tone; supplies oxygen and nutrients to the cells; rids the body of wastes; and serves as a natural air conditioning system. Since water contains no calories and can serve as an appetite suppressant and helps the body metabolize stored fat, it may possibly be one of the most significant factors in losing weight.

Answer 8

Water if very important. One of the most important things to drink. It gives you energy, helps you focus, helps you lose weight, takes away hunger. You should be sipping on water all day.

Answer 9

No, I ussually don't but I should. Yes we can survive without it and get fluid from other sources but water is the best source. It also helps us to stay full and avoid the typical overeating Americans are so famous for.

Answer 10

Water is natures ultimate solvent. I have to disagree with the article you have read.

really read this first one:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&as_qdr=all&q=%22Jethro+Kloss%22+water

http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasci/chem00/chem00045.htm

http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/waterproperties.html

http://www.hbci.com/~wenonah/hydro/h2o.htm

http://www.lenntech.com/Water-Health-FAQ.htm

Here is something I would like to add, something to think about, you can come to your own conclusions, but have you ever heard of anyone dieing from drinking too much water?