by Sandeep Godiyal
(NaturalNews) Traditional science recommends eight ounces of water intake with a frequency of eight times per day. Theoretically, this is meant to meet the body’s need when it comes to water intake. However, the never-ending questions remain: is it accurate and is it effective? This post aims to address the question about how much water is really needed by our bodies. At the end of the discussion, readers should be educated about the necessity of water and how much is too little and too much for the body.
The theories
The eight-by-eight principle is still a theory. While it has been recommended by health professionals, their consensus does not mean validity and reliability about water intake. Until now, a scientific discussion that illustrates the water intake principle is yet to be released.
The drink-half-your-weight principle is still a theory. The proposition says that you’ll know how much water you need by dividing your weight into two. That means that you’ll need to get into the trouble of converting pounds or kilograms into ounces, liters, or even number of glasses. While the goal is to have you take in as much water as possible, this principle also leads you to believe that the moment you get thirsty, you’re dehydrated.
The gender-intake guideline is a theory. In 2004, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) released water intake guidelines that say that women need 91 ounces of water and men need 125 ounces daily. This means that if you rely on drinking water alone, you need at least 11 cups per day. However, this guideline also includes all possible water sources like the foods we eat and the beverages we drink. In application, 80% of water comes from what we drink and 20% comes from what we eat.
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