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Proves, you can have too much good thing, even when it comes to a life maintenance substance such as water, which composes at least60% of the adult body. (Newborns looks more like 78% water - no wonder they are if Squishy!)

But the potentialUnfavorable consequences of superhydration are much less understood than the dangers associated with dehydration, saysTamara Hew-ButlerAssociate Professor of Exercises and Sports Studies at Wayne State University whose research focuses on fluid dysregulation.

With the summer on foot, the hydration will be a hot topic of evangelists of well-being. They tell us regularlyWhat to put in our water To make it evenhealthieras well as trying to make us drink more. Their encouragement comes from a place of care; the water is vital for each cell andPowers pretty much all biological functions, as regulating our internal temperature, rinse the waste across the urination, support digestion and metabolism, lubricate our joints, etc.

All that says, you do not need toGallons of Chug things. And it could potentially be dangerous for your health, so you may want to skip the "hydration challenges" that jumped on social media and onschool campus.

Learn your limits

Conventional wisdom says to drink eight glasses of water one day - but really, it depends on the size of the glass? Let's talk about the glass of juice or a big throat? National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine in the United States have determined thatAdmission of adequate daily fluid These are about 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) fluids a day for men and about 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) fluids a day for women.

But any recommended amount must be adjusted for various factors, including the way you are active, what type of environment you live (warmer climates cause more water loss), your body weight or if you are pregnant.

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How you can overdose on H20

Although rare, water intoxication is a real condition. Despite the name, the water will benot make you drink - but that'scan Do a lot worse things.

The medical name of water intoxication (sometimes called water intoxication) is a hyponatremia, that theThe Mayo Clinic explains "We occur when the sodium concentration in your blood is abnormally low ... When this happens, the water levels of your body increase and your cells start to swell. This swelling can cause many health problems, lightly in the life of life. "

TheNational Center for Information on Biotechnology (NCBI) Believes that "3.2 million to 6.1 million people in the United States suffer from hyponatremia" one year, although 75% of these cases are chronic and asymptomatic. (Meaning, probably, that you can tax your system with superhedration and even know it even.)

There are no official guidelines for the amount of water to drink, butExperts say The maximum amount of water that a person with normal renal function can drink is 800 to 1000 ml / h (about 4 cups) to avoid the symptoms of hyponatremia.

Signs that you are too overhydrate

Here's where things really become confusing. Many symptoms ofmoreHydration is the same asofHydration, including:

• Headache
• Nausea and vomiting
• Confusion
• Tired
• Muscle spasms and cramps

A difference? When you are dehydrated, your urine is a dark yellow color; When you are adequately hydrated, it looks more like the color of the lemonade (sorry!); And if you are too hydrated, it can be almost clear. If you need a color reference,This pee chart could help.

Surprising side effects of drinking too much water

Here are some of the more severe effects of soaking more water than your body needs. Later, read on our list of the108 most popular sodas classified by how toxic they are toxic.

Electrolytes (like potassium, sodium and magnesium) help regulate the function of your kidneys and heart. Drink too much water dysgulate these vital functions.

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While drinkingso much waterCould lead to low sodium levels in the blood, which can bring the cells from the body to inflate and retain the fluid.

Excessive fluid consumption can increase the frequency and severity ofSymptoms of hyperactive bladder (OAB). Even if you do not suffer from OAB, your bladder could take a shot.

"The superfluous drink requiresgreater muscle effort than drinking when thirsty, "hew-butlerRemarks. "Our brain is trying to discourage chronic surrounding (polydipia) ... causes chronic pipes (polyuria), which can lead to internal plumbing changes such asDistension of the bladder. "

Healthy kidneys are nimpible organs that are generally able to adjust the amount of water they order your body to keep or excrete - but they can be exceeded. When you drink too much water, your kidneys can not get rid of excess water, depending on the Mayo Clinic. Once again, the sodium content of your blood becomes diluted accordingly and a biological dysfunction chain reaction follows.

In severe cases, cerebral edema (brain swelling), heart failure and other organ stops can be fatal. Deaths are very rare, but they arrived fromWater consumption contest, over-rehydration afterSport, and inMilitary training situations.

How to avoid these surprising side effects

And now, here are three solutions to drink the right amount of water:

Your body is intelligent - like Mensa Smart-so he knows when he needs something and sends you a signal. You just need to listen, as a study of national academies of science, engineering and medicinesuggest.

Drink too quickly water is how you have problems. (According tothis study, a dangerous condition called acute water toxicity is due to the rapid consumption of large amounts of fluids that have greatly exceeded the maximum excretion of the kidney.) A healthier hydration approach: drink small quantities more frequently throughout the day.

Foods that have a high water content rely toward your total liquid consumption in general as it would be very difficult to over-hydrate by eating foods rich in water. "Moisturizing foods are better consumed Crus," says Keri Glassman, Rd, founder ofNutritional life. "Concumbers, celery, grapefruit, cantaloupe and watermelon are some of my favorites. Iceberg lettuce is another - it can fail in the nutrient department compared to darker leafy green vegetables, but it is 96% d 'water."

And remember,Unhealthy drinks (Sodas, fruit juice, energizing drinks, etc.) also rely to your total body moisture level. Instead, checkthose Tasty, healthy means to stay hydrated.

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