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How Much Water Should You Drink? It Depends

ScienceDaily (Aug. 13, 2007) — Eight glasses a day? More or less? The amount of water we need to drink each day can vary. The August issue of Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource lists factors that can increase the need for fluid, including:

* Increased physical activity
* Hot and humid weather
* Dry indoor air and high altitudes, which reduce moisture in the air
* Having an illness, particularly one accompanied by fever, vomiting or diarrhea


Data show that women who are adequately hydrated consume about 2.7 liters (91 fluid ounces) of total water a day. Since food typically accounts for about 20 percent of fluid intake, this means drinking roughly 2.2 liters (74 ounces or about 9 cups) of beverages a day.

While drinking water is often the best way to replace lost fluids, other liquids including milk, tea, soup, fruit juice and sports drinks also are effective. One caution: beverages with caffeine or alcohol can increase fluid output, making it more difficult to stay adequately hydrated.

For a healthy adult, fluid intake is probably adequate when one rarely experiences thirst and when urine is colorless or slightly yellow. As adults get older, they may experience less thirst, so it’s advised to drink before thirst sets in. Signs of inadequate fluid intake may include dry mouth, headache, light-headedness, little or no urination, and constipation.

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How Much Water Should You Drink? It Depends
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I spent most of my life not drinking enough water. I can truly say it makes a great difference in your health and how you feel if you drink as close to the recommended amount as you can. The more you drink....the more your body will want....so you'll grow into wanting a healthy amount once you start.

[Wabco]

I drink water, but just tap water mainly.

You don't need to buy bottled water to keep in your fridge, I only buy bottled if I am on the go.

[Jon-Marc]

All of the water I drink is in the form of sugar-free soft drinks or fat-free milk.

[Eagle Eye]

I hardly get sick any more, and if I do it don't last long.
I take Juice+, all it is fruits and vegies in a capsil form, cause none of us eat enough on a daly basis.
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