Would it be unhealthy for me if I drink more water than my body requirement ?
By J Prakash
@prakashj256 (926)
April 17, 2018 10:03pm CST
A person who is a friend of my cousin alerted me about these things of drinking water. "If you are drinking too much water it can provide extra pressure on your kidneys because kidneys are meant to detoxify your body through a minimum level of water. It continuously do its process everytime we drink water. On the other hand if you give your body excessive water, sodium which is a part of our body's electrolyte system will be diluted in blood and while urinating you will loose this nutrient and further it may cause, nausea, vomiting, brain swelling and may invite death as well." Do you think these sayings are true?
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@OneOfMany (12150)
• United States
18 Apr 18
Yes. You'll be hyperhydrated. Water in excess becomes a poison in your body, and cause disruption in your brain function. You would need to consume appropriate levels of electrolytes to prevent it, but you can still go beyond that.
It's rare, but happens during drinking contests and sporting events where you overcompensate your water intake. You should make sure you know how much water you should drink a day.
In my case, 1.1 gallons is the right amount for my body to function. However, I hardly get that.
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@prakashj256 (926)
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18 Apr 18
1.1 gallon....? Why. Normal is half a gallon. 1.1 gallon should be appropriate for physical active persons. Do you have any water scarcity in your locality?
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@OneOfMany (12150)
• United States
18 Apr 18
@prakashj256 It's calculated on body mass. Since I'm roughly 280 pounds, I require more water than someone half that weight. 
Water is plentiful here, it's just that I never get thirsty, so unless I have a jug of water next to me, I forget to drink throughout the day.
Water is plentiful here, it's just that I never get thirsty, so unless I have a jug of water next to me, I forget to drink throughout the day.1 person likes this
@prakashj256 (926)
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18 Apr 18
@OneOfMany No, no..you should always drink water. 280 pound is not a normal weight. Even if not thirsty Your body will require more water to digest food to convert it to energy. Drinking less water will cause problems in kidneys.
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@allknowing (136100)
• India
18 Apr 18
How are we to know how much each of us need?
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@prakashj256 (926)
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18 Apr 18
Yes the need of water differs from person to person. If we are physically active 8-10 hours a day, then we should drink water every time whenever we have chance. If not then then we should drink whenever we are thirsty.
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@youless (112481)
• Guangzhou, China
19 Apr 18
@prakashj256 This is why I use a big mug in the office so that it can ensure I will drink more water
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@prakashj256 (926)
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18 Apr 18
Yes, you are right. Lack of Water is a serious problem for human than overdose of water. In our daily working life we should drink water whenever we feel the need.
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@Shavkat (139828)
• Philippines
18 Apr 18
@prakashj256 I do think that if we sweat a lot, we need to hydrate ourselves. Moreover, if we feel thirsty, we need to drink something. For the reason that our brain gives impulses that we need water in our body.
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@prakashj256 (926)
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18 Apr 18
@Shavkat yes,you are right. I think our body works like a factory. Every process is connected with another one.
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@prakashj256 (926)
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18 Apr 18
Yes its right for normal person 8 glasses per day. Sometimes I feel sweaty and I end up taking nearly 15 glasses without much thirstiness. I need to control it.
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@prakashj256 (926)
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18 Apr 18
No...i don't want that. Yeah I am gaining weight. I don't know why my water intake is so excess. I will control it from now.
@Starmaiden (9311)
• Canada
18 Apr 18
Yes. Too much water at once can cause a drop in sodium and other electrolyte levels. That can be very dangerous.
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@prakashj256 (926)
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18 Apr 18
Yes I was doubtful initially about it but now I am confirmed about its dangerous effects. I will be cautious now.
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@caopaopao (12395)
• China
18 Apr 18
What he said may be true. I think we don't need to drink too much water. Enough is enough.
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@prakashj256 (926)
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18 Apr 18
Yep, i need to put a full stop mark on this bad habit of mine. I need to understand my body better for my goodness. I don't wanna regret for it. Looking forward to change it.
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@rubyriaz007 (4188)
• India
15 Jun 18
Yes,you should not drink too much water,you should drink only how much is needed by the body.Too much of anything is not good for us.
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@prakashj256 (926)
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19 Apr 18
i am almost double of it- 15-16 glasses. Very weird habit. Looking forward to change it.
@anikoonline (3250)
• Hungary
18 Apr 18
Water poising is exist, it is a real thing. But you have to drink so much water to be poisoned by it.
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@prakashj256 (926)
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18 Apr 18
Yes, you are right, anything excess is poisonous for our body.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
18 Apr 18
Too much of everything is bad and I believe in that.
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@prakashj256 (926)
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18 Apr 18
Yep, i agree with you. I am looking forward to change this habit.
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
18 Apr 18
Yes , I think so it's good to stay the body hydrated but not too much,there are also disadvantages..
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@prakashj256 (926)
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18 Apr 18
If I continue to do this then I will suffer from over hydration. I hope I will maintain my water intake, so that my inner health can take care of me.
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
18 Apr 18
@prakashj256 yes that's right
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@prakashj256 (926)
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18 Apr 18
Yes sometimes when I walk I feel the sound of water jugging inside my stomach. Hopefully I will control myself in time.
