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22-12-07, 12:33 AM
Daily Fluid Intake
There is no evidence to support the need to drink eight glasses of water a day they said. On the contrary, studies suggest that most people get enough fluid every day from juice, milk, and even drinks containing caffeine. And there is clinical evidence that drinking too much water is dangerous and can lead to death.
The myths's origin may have been a recommendation in 1945 which said 2.5 litres was a suitable fluid intake for adults and that most of this comes in prepared food. If the last part of the recommendation is omitted, it could imply the fluid intake should be in addition to normal food, suggested the researchers.
Source: Medical Myths About What's Good And Bad For You
I think I used to drink too much water. Especially since I used to eat a packet of grapes per day, fruit juice vegetables with a lot of water in them etc. It did used to make me feel a little 'ill'. (trying to figure out how to describe the feeling so will have to say 'ill' for the moment)
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