Excessive daily water intake?

[Somaticist]

I've always heard and read that 64 ounces of water plus another 4 ounces for each 15 minutes of activity is a good baseline for a healthy daily intake of water.

Recently I read something that claimed that 64 ounces is too much water and can be damaging to the kidneys.

Can anyone shed some educated light on this?

[cumminslifter]

gallon a day is recommended, where did you read its bad? i tend to drink around 2 gallon daily when active.

[psychodiver9]

Only for ectos

[aaron2686]

Determining water intake is discussed at the end of this video.



[Body weight in pounds]*.66=ounces of fluid to drink daily (excluding alcohol)
or...
Drink enough fluid to have at least five of your daily urinations be clear.

[WonderPug]

Drink to thirst. Problem solved.

[alan aragon]

Drink to thirst. Problem solved.

^too simple, not complicated enough

[WonderPug]

^too simple, not complicated enough

Fair point.

x=12
y=10
z=3
Ideal consumption = perceived thirst * (48/z-x+8*2-y/2-5*z+8-7+8)*(1/(z*3))

[InItForFitness]

Drink till piss is clear, than drink clear piss for additional micronutrient content and saving on your monthly water bill.

[aaron2686]

One commonly cited reason for people overeating is that many mistake thirst for hunger. Personally, I think paying attention to the clarity of your urine is a simple, easy, and effective gauge of hydration. Sadly, I've heard people complain that even that is too demanding a task.

[cumminslifter]

One commonly cited reason for people overeating is that many mistake thirst for hunger. Personally, I think paying attention to the clarity of your urine is a simple, easy, and effective gauge of hydration. Sadly, I've heard people complain that even that is too demanding a task.

this is the best gauge IMO, i dont set out to drink "X" amount of water

[WonderPug]

I think paying attention to the clarity of your urine is a simple, easy, and effective gauge of hydration.

Thirst is the best gauge, but assuming you're not taking supplements (particularly vitamin and minerals), then color of your urine can be a fair gauge too.

P.S. My little pug has no trouble knowing how much water to consume.

[cumminslifter]

Thirst is the best gauge, but assuming you're not taking supplements (particularly vitamin and minerals), then color of your urine can be a fair gauge too.

P.S. My little pug has no trouble knowing how much water to consume.

its amazing how animals know how much water they should drink but humans do not

[WonderPug]

its amazing how animals know how much water they should drink but humans do not

Animals don't read Men's Health.

[cumminslifter]

Animals don't read Men's Health.

haha very true
however i do let my dog snoop around in the Muts Health magazines

[deadpool9]

Thirst is the best gauge, but assuming you're not taking supplements (particularly vitamin and minerals), then color of your urine can be a fair gauge too.

P.S. My little pug has no trouble knowing how much water to consume.

This is a good point. If you supplement with a multivitamin, your urine will likely be fluorescent yellow often, which is often the additional b-vitamins and carotene that is not absorbed by your body.

[Dre4]

One commonly cited reason for people overeating is that many mistake thirst for hunger. Personally, I think paying attention to the clarity of your urine is a simple, easy, and effective gauge of hydration. Sadly, I've heard people complain that even that is too demanding a task.

I'll second what David Spade said.

[WonderPug]

however i do let my dog snoop around in the Muts Health magazines

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[cumminslifter]

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