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How to Know If You’re Drinking Too Much Water (+ 4 Myths About Your Water Intake)

Derek Strike
5 min readSep 29, 2022

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Drinking too much water can lead to seizures, coma, and even death

Sooo…how much water do you think you need to drink before it kills you?

No way. Did I actually ask that question!

It’s true. Drinking too much water in extreme instances can be fatal.

https://inbodyusa.com/blogs/inbodyblog/can-you-drink-too-much-water/

Some time ago, I used to get reflux, and I thought it was from my daily water intake, so I did some research. My water intake didn’t cause reflux, but I discovered that my daily hydration routine was not acceptable!

I used to drink around 8 glasses a day, you know like my mama told me. That was a myth. And there are a lot more than I expected.

4 Common Myths About Dehydration That Too Many Still Believe

Myth #1: You should drink 8 glasses of water a day
Each person’s hydration needs are different. We need to consider age, weight, activity level, diet, health, and gender. The climate you live in also matters; if you live in a hot, humid place, you will need to consume more water.

Drinking plenty of water is essential. “Eight glasses advice is a myth,” says Dr. Huang, “ and it can be dangerous. If your heart or kidneys is

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Derek Strike
Derek Strike

Written by Derek Strike

Writing is about becoming conscious. Nothing in life is of any value unless it is shared with others. Love to learn and be challenged.

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