is it bad to drink 2 litres a day?
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No it is not bad. In fact a grown up male should take a minimum of 3 litres of water or other fluids per day. It can be more than this but not less. read -\n\nHow much water do you need?\nEvery day you lose water through your breath, perspiration, urine and bowel movements. For your body to function properly, you must replenish its water supply by consuming beverages and foods that contain water.\n\nA couple of approaches attempt to approximate water needs for the average, healthy adult living in a temperate climate.\n\nReplacement approach. The average urine output for adults is 1.5 liters a day. You lose close to an additional liter of water a day through breathing, sweating and bowel movements. Food usually accounts for 20 percent of your total fluid intake, so if you consume 2 liters of water or other beverages a day (a little more than 8 cups) along with your normal diet, you will typically replace the lost fluids. \nDietary recommendations. The Institute of Medicine advises that men consume roughly 3.0 liters (about 13 cups) of total beverages a day and women consume 2.2 liters (about 9 cups) of total beverages a day-.
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no it can mess up ur tummy and get cavites =] ( i drink 12 cans a day...) and i got realy tall.
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Although the ideal water requirement may vary depending on the requirements of a person (this is due to variations in the environment that one is in, which affects the amount of loss of water from the body, as also the level of physical activity/sweating etc.) around 8 glasses is about good enough. \n\nThe least amount of water required by the kidneys to effectively excrete the waste products in the form of urine is about 500ml/day. That is ofcourse the very least amount that is a must.\n\nAlso, the amount of water that the kidneys can excrete is indeed limited and, thus, there is indeed such a thing as excess water... consumption of excess water can be harmful by decreasing the concentration of important electrolytes in your body, especially sodium (causing hyponatremia, which have sevre adverse effects including seizures and even coma). Excess consumption of water is often seen in Psychogenic Polydipsia.\n\nHowever, to cause this reduction in sodium concentration, one would have to consume water in excess of about 12L/day (theoretically though, the figure would be around >30L/day)
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2.5 LITERS BECAUSE \n\nIn the past few years studies have shown that many of us don't drink enough water for good health. Along with general healthy eating recommendations, most health promoters have urged us all to drink more water, particularly whilst exercising. The message has been strong - avoid dehydration. \n\n \n\nHowever, there is a different story emerging, especially amongst people who exercise. According to researchers almost as many exercisers are putting their health at risk by over-consuming water as drinking too little.\n\nDrinking water at every opportunity can cause serious problems, such as hyponatraemia or water intoxication. As the water content of the blood increases, the salt content is diluted. Consequently the amount of salt available to body tissues decreases, which can lead to problems with brain, heart and muscle function. \n\n \n\nInitial symptoms of over-hydration include dizziness, nausea, apathy and confusion. However these symptoms are also associated with dehydration - so it's important to be aware of how much you are drinking.\n\nIs there cause for alarm? The British Dietetic Association guidelines state that an average adult should consume 2.5 litres of water per day. This intake needs to be increased during periods of hot weather or during and after periods of physical activity. \n\n \n\nYou can get your daily water requirements from sources other than pure water - your cup of tea counts! Water is the main ingredient of all drinks – carbonated drinks and still drinks, fruit juices and fruit and vegetables all have a high water content
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No way!!!  It is the only water I will drink. I don't want all the weird additives they put in "bottled" water.  I think the "it's bad" comes from the fact that distilled water has fewer salts and other trace things in it.  If you eat food every day, you don't need these minerals from water.  So drink away......
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You want to drink at least two litres a day and as much as a gallon.  Some suggest drinking as much as you can.  I find that about 2 and a half - 3 litres a day is what is comfortable for me.  As for how often, I would say divide the ammount that you drink daily into 8-18oz servings spread throughout the day whenever you can.  I generally drink the mixture 4 - 6 times a day.  I spread them somewhat evenly throughout the day but find it helpful to listen to my bodies cravings.  If I feel hungry or am craving food, thats when I mix the cleanser up and it generally takes that craving away.\n\nGood luck!
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Your body needs water, and you cant get enough of it through juice and soda.. if you dont like water, if it doesnt taste good to you then it means your dehydrated..you really do need to drink water..so you can start of with like one or two glasses a day if you want..i mean you need to replase the water that your body uses through the day hun..
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Drink 6-8 cups of water a day. It normalizes the metabolizm. If you drink too much water (more than 8 cups daily) it could lead to kidney problems later in life. So drink not too much and not too little. Exercise also helps in the process and getting at least 8 hours of sleep daily.
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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.
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That's good to drink water, but what you eat and how much is more important. The calories eaten must be less than the calories burned through daily activities and exercise.
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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.
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I don't...I drink 2 liters per day or more! Very good for you!
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IT MEANS YOU NEED TO DRINK MORE WATER!  AT LEAST 8  8OZ. GLASSES A DAY.DON'T WORRY
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8 to 10 glasses of water a day. Roughly 1/2 gallon
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You can drink too much water, especially if you drink it to fast. Drinking too much water can lead to a condition known as water intoxication and to a related problem resulting from the dilution of sodium in the body, hyponatremia
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If you drink more than 10 cups of water a day it can wash out your electrolites, which you need to stay healthy! It can also wash out important minerals and vitamins like Potassium that are water-soluble. So try to stick to 8 or 9 cups of water a day. If you tend to drink it too fast, use smaller cups, or put the cup down between every sip. It will help you regulate how much and how fast you drink it.\n\nPS: Water CAN hurt you if you drink TOO much of it, just so you know, because I noticed a couple other people said it's good no matter how much you drink. No offense or anything :-)
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I try to drink at least two litres.  My doc told me the best guideline is to take your weight in pounds, divide that by two, and drink that many ounces per day.  That means if you weigh 120, you should drink at least 60 oz. each day.\n\nTo make it easier, I have two Nalgene bottles that I fill at the start of each day - my goal is to finish both before I finish work for the day.  Then I know I've reached my goal.