Myths About Your Water Requirements
August 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment
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Due to raising rumors of water requirements, Journal American Society Nephrology has stepped in so people won’t kill themselves, literally.
Everyone would tell you drinking water is good for your health but how much water is enough for your body? And would my body function better or benefit from drinking more than recommended amount? I’m pretty sure many of you have different opinions on what is water good for. Well, let me clear few myths about your water requirements.
- Drinking more water than average person will not be any more beneficial to you than those who drink water only when they’re thirsty.
- Drinking more water does not benefit the tissues and/or organs.
- Drinking more water DOES NOT and WILL NOT “flush out” toxins and poisons in your body.
- Water does not suppress appetite nor promote weight loss.
- Water does not improve your skin texture and/or appearance.
There is no research or evidence of increase in water intake will benefit the list above. In fact, your kidneys can only process about one liter (a quart) per hour, drinking more than that can lead to water poison and can lead to death.
The list above are some popular myths, if you know any of them share it with us.
