2006-09-17 06:03:49 · 34 answers · asked by Mr Mayor! 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Apparently, you're supposed to drink 8 glasses a day but that's silly. I don't drink 8 glasses of ANYTHING in one day...
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2006-09-17 06:11:35 · answer #1 · answered by Jenn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone is going to scream 8 8 ounce glasses.Well they're all quite wrong.There is no single set amount for any one individual.You just need to make sure that you get some fluids every few hours.
http://www.snopes.com/medical/myths/8gla...
Hundreds of other sources including the article I just read in the Journal of American Medical Association.
There is no absolute amount.Just stay well hydrated and remember caffeine containing beverages work against you because caffeine is a diuretic.Drinking the 8 8 ounce glasses a day has been shown to remove water soluble vitamins and electrolytes from your body.
2006-09-17 06:07:47 · answer #2 · answered by joecseko 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Drink enough water to keep your urine a pale yellow in the toilet.
This usually requires about 3-4 ounces every two waking hours, or more if you're over 200 pounds.
2006-09-17 06:07:22 · answer #3 · answered by nora22000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doctors for years have been saying that 64 oz (8 8oz glasses) of water per day. I recently heard that it actually depends on your body, and your body will tell you when u need water (being thirsty). So this doctor (I don't recall his name or the show he was on) said that let your body determine how much, because although water hydrates and cleanses the body of junk, too much can also cleanse the body of the nutrients you need.......
2006-09-17 06:10:28 · answer #4 · answered by KryBaby 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Though no single formula fits everyone, knowing more about your body's need for fluids will help you estimate how much water to drink each day.
The average person needs to drink eight glasses of water per day to avoid being "chronically dehydrated." is an urban legend!
It all depends on your requirements.
2006-09-17 06:07:47 · answer #5 · answered by nads 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
In hospitals we reccommend 2.5 - 3 litres. You should be equally careful not to drink excessively as too much upsets the balance of vital blood salts that are required for nerve conduction in all major organs.
2006-09-17 06:17:21 · answer #6 · answered by Contrary Mary 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The experts say 6-8 glasses, but this does not include tea or coffee
2006-09-19 22:57:45 · answer #7 · answered by ceecee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 liters or about 2 quarts per day. That sounds like a lot but if you consider 2 glasses with each meal, that's only 2-3 glasses in between meals.
2006-09-17 06:06:08 · answer #8 · answered by anna 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
2 to 3 litres a day , 8 glasses is the minimum recommendation.
2006-09-17 06:11:57 · answer #9 · answered by camshy0078 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
8 - 8 ounces glasses per day. It may be eaier just to fill a liter container and drink that thoughout the day.
2006-09-17 06:13:39 · answer #10 · answered by AHMetcalf 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋