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 claim, that a human can drink too much water, is true. Before this claim is addressed though, we have to identify what "too much" water is. My conclusion, and what I am basing this response on, is that drinking "too much" water is drinking enough to kill you. According to University Hospitals, an Ohio based hospital conglomerate, drinking too much water can lead to death. This article stated a specific instance in 2007 when a radio show contestant died of hyponatremia (water intoxication). After reading this I did external research where I confirmed that Jennifer Strange did pass away after drinking almost two gallons of water during the duration of the radio show contest. There are many other examples of people dying of hyponatremia and because of that, I confirm that this claim is true.

Answer 2

This is true, and many sources can point to different outcomes of drinking too much water. Water toxicity can occur when you are so overhydrated to the point of your cells swelling to an unnatural level. This pressure can cause many things such as confusion, pain, and nausea. This can also put you at risk of electrolyte imbalance, as if your blood sodium levels fall below 135 mEq/L, you are at risk of hyponatremia. There is even evidence that people have died due to water related poisoning. This typically happens during physically demanding events.

Source- What Happens When You Drink Too Much Water?

Answer 3

After doing some research I found out that you can drink too much water. This sentence from a found article says "Drinking too much water is rarely a problem for healthy, well-nourished adults. Athletes occasionally may drink too much water in an attempt to prevent dehydration during long or intense exercise. 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." Furthermore showing that it is possible to drink to much water