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The Danger Of Drinking Too Much Water

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Some health professionals say drink a lot of water for a healthy living. Medical doctors are not left out. They make everyone believe that there is nothing like too much water intake. Drinking water is good. That is because water helps to regulate body temperature, prevent constipation, flush out waste and help in regulating body electrolytes. When the body is dehydrated, it can cause problems. Excess water consumption is fatal and very deadly too. Read Also : Danger of drinking urine The quantity of water needed per time or day depends on so many factors. They are body weight, climate and level of physical activity. It is a rare occurrence to exceed the needed quantity. But it does happen. This is especially so with athletes who consume water before and after each activity. They may not know the right quantity to drink at that time. It is best to drink water that the kidney can get rid of via urine. An average human kidney can get rid of below a liter of water in an hour or ...

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