If  I drink 32 ounces  of water, what percent does the body retain?
138885
it depends on your body demand for water. generaklly water can be absorbed completely by alimentary system
372632
Your Body can only consume up to 8 ounces of water per hr. Since your body can only consume this amount there is no othere place for the liquid to go other than to have your body dispose of it. That is why when people drink a lot, the go to the bathroom more often.
391474
no....but you shouldn't drink more .almost after20 minuets drink water slowly then 20 minutes later drink again..and so on
1006329
Normally between 5-7 liters, depending on the size of the person, or 7-8% of the persons body weight
247487
drink sufficient water ...
279864
actually it will, but it needs to be over time.  This is only because your body will burn calories bringing the cold water up to body temp.  It'll be slow, and you'd only lose around 10 lbs or so a year by drinking a few cups a day.
48597
The body is 90% water.  By drinking water, you are filling your stomach up thus telling your brain that you are not hungry which cuts down on the amount of calories you eat.  Also, water has 0 calories.  If you stop drinking soda and only drink water, the weight will fly off.  It also flushes out the impurities in your body and keeps your other organs strong.  I did this and lost 10lbs in 2 weeks and it didnt come back.  Hope that helps.
887690
yes and no.  There reaches a point where your body will start retaining the little bit of water you do take in.  Weight watchers, of which I am a member, recommends that you drink 8 glasses (8oz each) of water in order to be healthy and help to stop from being hungry.  Although I wouldn't drink anything before a weigh-in, I do believe in keeping well hydrated.
287974
At Least 64 OZ. (equvalent to 8 glasses of water a day) if not more their is a hydration calculator on the weather channels website they base it on location weight and how much activity you do a day hope this helps!! the link below will take you to the hydration calculator
734204
usually 8-10 hrs....drink LOTS of water!
547594
Water in such large amounts is poison!  \n\nIt causes a condition called hyponatremia.  Drinking so much water (you're talking about half a gallon every 15 minutes- that's 2 gallons an hour, or 32 gallons in a 16 hour day) causes your blood to become diluted, which interferes with your heart, brain, and muscle function. Untreated, it can lead to comma or death. \n\nThis is NOT a safe way to increase your metabolism.\n\nIn a healthy adult, the kidneys can process a MAXIMUM of  4 gallons (512 oz) per day.  However, even that much water will not increase your metabolism.  Only exercise can increase your metabolic rate.
556279
I've heard 8 glasses a day, but snopes.com says that's an urban legend.\n\nIn general, to remain healthy we need to take in enough water to replace the amount we lose daily through excretion, perspiration, and other bodily functions, but that amount can vary widely from person to person, based upon a variety of factors such as age, physical condition, activity level, and climate. The "8-10 glasses of water per day" is a rule of thumb, not an absolute minimum, and not of all of our water intake need come in the form of drinking water.
281004
our body is composed of 90% water
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I am guessing 30-40%.\n\nmuscle - 30-40%\nfat - 15 - 20%\nskeletal wt + blood and other fluids + internal organs - 40-50%
893331
They used to say 8 a day, but that was to all encompassing. Now the standard rule of thumb is to take your weight, divide by 2, and that is how many ounces of water you should drink per day. Example : I weigh 200 lbs. I should drink 100 ounces or 6.25 pints a day. (a pint is 16 oz.)\n\n\n\nLong Live Jambi
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The 8 glasses of water a day is a little out dated because even though it might be enough for your "average" person, it may not be for others. And if you are an active person, the ounces increase still. The best way to figure out how much water you should drink each day is take your body weight and divide it in half. That should be in ounces how much water you should drink. Example, a person that weighs 120 lbs. would need to drink 60 oz. of water, if you weigh more obviously you would drink more. Having enough water in your body allows your kidneys and liver to function at their optimum levels.
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.