Apr 20, 2021
Water is the basic necessity of life. About 60 per cent of your body is made up of water.
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Water carries nutrients to the cells, removes toxins, regulates the temperature and allows the body to absorb and assimilate minerals, vitamins, amino acids and glucose.
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While we all need plenty of water to maintain good health, excessive intake can have serious health complications.
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The answer to this question depends on several factors like pre-existing health conditions, age and lifestyle habits.
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Our kidneys can only excrete about 1 litre an hour. So, the speed at which you are drinking water also has an important role to play.
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Drinking 3–4 litres of water in a short period can lead to hyponatremia, a condition in which the concentration of sodium in the body decreases.
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In the worst case, too much water intake can lead to water intoxication. In this condition, the sodium level in the body goes too low.
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Without sodium to regulate the balance of fluid within cells, the brain can swell and can result in a coma or even death.
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For your internal system to function normally, it is recommended to drink at least 2-3 litres of water every day.
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