You can drink too much water

Question

It has been found that drinking "too much" water can actually be just as bad for you or arguably even worse than being dehydrated. Drinking too much water can cause Headaches, Nausea and vommiting, Muscle cramps, and brain fog.Drinking too much water unbalances the kidney and overwhelms to natural process the kidney functions. The sodium content in the human body also needs to be regulated and drinking too much water messes up the amount of sodium within the human body.

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It’s tough to have a specific amount of water to be or not to be drinking. Drawing back on the article, the amount of water will vary from person to person. The article says 11-15 cups a day should suffice.

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Overall this source seems like a well-written and reliable source to use in this factcheck. I enjoyed how you involved evidence from the text. However I wish that you included the part saying the amount of water drank varies from person to person. Other than that it was great!

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While staying hydrated is important, it's equally crucial to listen to your body's signals and avoid excessive water intake. Drinking water in moderation, based on your individual needs and activity levels, is the best approach to maintaining optimal health.

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very good post you gave good insight on why it was bad and the problems it caused What I would have like was a little more specific information on more much water is too much water but overall it was a good post informing people about overhydration

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This fact check is well-done—it's clear, easy to understand, and straight to the point. While the claim itself is true and widely recognized, it's always beneficial to reference multiple sources to strengthen your argument or rebuttal. Relying on a single source, especially one that may not be fully reputable, could weaken the overall credibility of your position.

Answer 1

This is true. Drinking too much water can lead to dangerous side effects because according to the Mayo Clinic, "When you drink too much water, your kidneys can't get rid of the excess water. The sodium content of your blood becomes diluted. This is called hyponatremia and it can be life-threatening." However, for normal healthy adults, it is rarely a problem and is only really seen in athletes. This information was all gathered from Mayo Clinic, a leading healthcare research hospital that publishes reputable information.

Article: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/water/art-20044256#:~:text=When%20you%20drink%20too%20much,it%20can%20be%20life%2Dthreatening. 

Answer 2

yes I agree with this even things that are beneficial for us can be over done. almost to much of anything can be bad for us.

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This response isn't thorough enough to be able to say this claim is true. It relies on the use of common sense rather than a strong argument which is needed to verify a claim.

Answer 3

This claim states that drinking too much water can be harmful. After reading the article that they used and another article from the Cleveland Clinic it is true. The original source states that drinking too much water can overwhelm the kidneys and dilute the sodium content in your blood. Severe cases of this is called water intoxication hyponatremia, which can lead to seizures, loss of consciousness, or death. After reading the article from the Cleveland Clinic it states very similar information, but goes a little in depth about how effects the electrolytes in your body decrease. This article proves that the claim is true and that the source reputable.

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/water-intoxication

Answer 4

claim: you can drink too much water

this claim is accurate because the source that it is referenced to the claim proves a poiint on how drinking to much water can be harmful. though hydration is mimportant in the article it says " drinking exceesive amounts of water can overwhelm your kidneys and dilute the soduim contewnt of your blood." the condition of hyponatremia occurs when water movies into the cells and can cause swelling. when saying drinking to much water isnt good for you is because in the article it says  "severe cases can lead to seizures, loss of consiousness or death"

Answer 5

After doing some more research, this is true. Multiple sources claim that drinking too much water can be harmful causing health consequences. This is because the kidney can only process or remove "0.1 to 0.8 liters of water per hour" as said in the article "What happens if you drink too much water" posted on Medical News Today. This article further discusses how much water is too much and the signs of water intoxication. It does say it is rare and there is no specific amount a person needs to drink, but it varies person to person. 

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318619#how-much-water-do-you-need

https://news.med.virginia.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/8/files/2024/08/Drinking-Too-Much-Water-Can-Actually-Be-Dangerous-WSJ.pdf?r=1#:~:text=Drinking%20water%20is%20crucial%20for,severe%20cases%2C%20seizures%20or%20death.

Answer 6

This is a very well written article and argument all together. I agree with the claim that drinking too much water can cause "Headaches, Nausea and vomiting, Muscle cramps, and brain fog" because I read another article on this subject that states the same information, the link to that article is https:https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318619#dangers. The article I read as well states drinking too much water can cause "confusion, muscle cramping, headaches, drowsiness, and double vision". One thing I would've added to strengthen your argument though would be that drinking too much water can cause water intoxication, which is stated in your original article and the source I found as well. This would've helped prove your claims better since water intoxication causes the symptoms you initially noted. Overall, this is a fair true point and good article to source to prove your claims!

Answer 7

This claim is true. Drinking too much water causes water intoxication which has a varying amount of system like nausea, vomiting, headaches, muscle pain and the list continues. This is because too much water dilutes blood and causes a lack of electrolytes in the body. 

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/water-intoxication 

Answer 8

This is a very good argument. Everything stated in your post was also in the article that is linked. The website you used was very reliable seeing as it’s a university’s page. I was always told growing up that there is such a thing as too much water, and that too much water was just as bad for you as no water. So I see this claim as common sense but the article explains why too much water is bad for you. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/water/art-20044256#:~:text=When%20you%20drink%20too%20much,it%20can%20be%20life%2Dthreatening. This article also talks about water intake in a more simple way. 

Answer 9

It has been discovered that drinking too much water can be just as bad as not drinking any. There is a thing called water intoxication which is "a condition in which there’s too much water in your body, and it affects your body’s cells" (Cleveland Clinic 2024). Light symptoms may include vomiting, nausea, and simply bloating. Extreme symptoms are confusion, seizures, and even a coma. This can also be a fatal situation, so be very careful with drinking too much water. The Cleveland Clinic also says that "when you get too much water in your brain cells, it increases pressure on your brain and affects how it works." (Cleveland Clinic 2024). This can lead to one's mental status being altered, affecting one's awareness, motor skills, and overall behavior. It is very difficult for someone to drink enough water for this to occur, but it still good to be aware of how much water you drink in order to prevent something like this from happening.  

Reference: 

What is water intoxication?. Cleveland Clinic. (2024, September 26). https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/water-intoxication

Answer 10

The claim that it is possible to drink too much water is accurate, although it is relatively uncommon. According to the provided source, excessive water consumption can overwhelm the kidneys and dilute the sodium levels in the blood, a condition known as water intoxication or hyponatremia. This explanation clearly outlines the physiological risks of consuming water in excessive amounts.

Another source, from the Mayo Clinic, highlights the importance of staying hydrated and the benefits of drinking water. Notably, it emphasizes that drinking too much water is rarely an issue for healthy, well-nourished adults. This perspective provides helpful context, reinforcing that while water intoxication is a real concern, it is typically only a risk under specific circumstances, such as extreme physical exertion or underlying health conditions.

In summary, while the claim is valid, it is important to recognize that overhydration is uncommon and generally preventable by maintaining a balanced approach to hydration.

https://www.uhhospitals.org/blog/articles/2024/01/can-you-drink-too-much-water

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/water/art-20044256#:~:text=When%20you%20drink%20too%20much,it%20can%20be%20life%2Dthreatening.

Answer 11

https://www.uhhospitals.org/blog/articles/2024/01/can-you-drink-too-much-water

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/water/art-20044256#:~:text=When%20you%20drink%20too%20much,it%20can%20be%20life%2Dthreatening.