What happens if you drink too much water in a day? Are there any major disadvantages?
538373
No..Very hard to drink too much water.You need so much.60% of your body weight is water.\nWater Intoxication  only occurs if your fluid balance is upset by kidney or elecctolyte malfunction;or if you are a small baby who is being fed water instead of milk.\nAs a healthy adult,you need 2500mls of water daily.Usually drinking provides 1500mls of this,food gives 800mls and the metabolism produces amother 200mls. \nA useful rule of thumb is,drink whenever you are thirsty,after each meal and an extra glass before bedtime.
795586
A minimum of 64 oz a day, but more is better. Don't drink it all at once, though. Hyponatremia ("water intoxication" or "water poisoning") can occur, but only if a large quantity of water is consumed in a short amount of time. Spread it out throughout the day, and you can drink a gallon easily.
773970
Only if you drink too much.\n\nToo much of anything is bad for your health
597307
uh yes most definetly...unless you drank a hell of a lot of water...good luck with that..
1096022
If you are drinking a lot of fluids, It is.
686416
It is very good for your digestion so yes drink all the water you want. And you will also eat less!
301967
2.5 LITERS BECAUSE \n\nIn the past few years studies have shown that many of us don't drink enough water for good health. Along with general healthy eating recommendations, most health promoters have urged us all to drink more water, particularly whilst exercising. The message has been strong - avoid dehydration. \n\n \n\nHowever, there is a different story emerging, especially amongst people who exercise. According to researchers almost as many exercisers are putting their health at risk by over-consuming water as drinking too little.\n\nDrinking water at every opportunity can cause serious problems, such as hyponatraemia or water intoxication. As the water content of the blood increases, the salt content is diluted. Consequently the amount of salt available to body tissues decreases, which can lead to problems with brain, heart and muscle function. \n\n \n\nInitial symptoms of over-hydration include dizziness, nausea, apathy and confusion. However these symptoms are also associated with dehydration - so it's important to be aware of how much you are drinking.\n\nIs there cause for alarm? The British Dietetic Association guidelines state that an average adult should consume 2.5 litres of water per day. This intake needs to be increased during periods of hot weather or during and after periods of physical activity. \n\n \n\nYou can get your daily water requirements from sources other than pure water - your cup of tea counts! Water is the main ingredient of all drinks – carbonated drinks and still drinks, fruit juices and fruit and vegetables all have a high water content
539018
drink lots and lots of water. about one day
202463
Water intake is not toxic but as water contains fluorine, overintake of fluorine leads to bone fluorosis and mottled enamel of the teeth. And yeah, you might suffer from diarrhoea.(Hope  spelled it right)
1169163
Yes, it does. However, studies have shown that you don't need 8 glasses of water a day JUST to be hydrated. In fact, a marathon runner a few years back died from drinking too much water. I'm guessing that if you're not thirsty, you're hydrated.
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You'll only lose water, so there will be an initial drastic loss, but once you drink water, your body will absorb it again and the weight will come back.  If you don't replenish the fluids, you risk damaging your liver and kidneys along with a constant thirst.  It's not a healthy or lasting diet alternative.
802590
Have you tried drinking 8 8ounce glasses of water a day...sounds stupid but if you drink that amount daily you are sure to get results for constipation....don't drink more than that though, too much water is no good for your kidneys. In the mean time try to eat greens, cold cereals and just try a stool softener, any otc will do or try dulcolax suppositories until you get your diet changed.
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I don't think there is such a thing, although a good rule of thumb is to take your body weight in pounds and divide in half.  The number you get is the amount of ounces you should drink each day for proper hydration.  \n\nYou should also drink additional water = to the amount of any alcohol you drink in a day (if you have a 4 oz glas drink and extra 4 oz of water before you go to bed).\n\nThe only precaution I have ever heard about too much water is that you don't want to water down your digestive enzymes (needed to breakdown food) so you shouldn't have water with meals - drink juice or something that will keep the enzymes going.
478995
I don't...I drink 2 liters per day or more! Very good for you!
246129
NOoooooo, don't do it you will drink to much and get a headache.
1143985
There is a condition called water intoxication but you really have to drink a lot of water.  It basically dilutes the electrolytes in your body to a degree that it can't function properly and is a life threatening condition.  I think someone would have to force themselves to drink that kind of volume, though, since it would not be easy.
706490
If u drink lots of water u will be less likely to snack.