too much water can kill you?

[audiophyle]

never heard of this before, what are your thoughts?
http://www.erowid.org/culture/health/health_water_poisoning.shtml

 

[Mr.X]

it's semi-true

The definition of too much is much too vast; thus, our usual 1-2 gallons should not be a problem as long as supplements like vit/minerals are taken along w/ the diet.

Mr.X

 

[sawastea]

you're talking about a shitload of water...Like 5+ gallons a day. Also, drinking a lot of water at once is bad as well...drinking 2 gallons a day is fine

 

[Stryc-9]

Right, hyponatremia is generally only a concern to someone who has lost a lot of bodily fluids and then consumes large amounts of water (i.e., someone who has just run a marathon should be careful about taking in too much water).

 

[audiophyle]

ah ok, just checkin

 

[obiwan9962]

shoooot i drink about 16 litres a day......almost 4 gallons
but not only am i working out
but actively on a keto diet and i work in a kitchen with temps usually over 35 C,
do NOT always believe what your read
studies not replicated are usually done on a small group
check studies that have been replicated, conducted by larger uni/hospitals and tested on large groups

 

[Mr.X]

shoooot i drink about 16 litres a day......almost 4 gallons
but not only am i working out
but actively on a keto diet and i work in a kitchen with temps usually over 35 C,
do NOT always believe what your read
studies not replicated are usually done on a small group
check studies that have been replicated, conducted by larger uni/hospitals and tested on large groups

I've seen some minor studies w/ water ODs, but overall it's hard to create problems with water intake unless essential minerals/vitamins are lacking in the body due to overhydration (i.e. lack of electrolytes and nutrients).

Mr.X

 

[anthrax]

too much water may possibly kill you but too little certainly will

 

[obiwan9962]

too much water may possibly kill you but too little certainly will

yup what he said

 

[SubjectiveIllusion]

Why must everyone overdue everything? Get your 8 cups + workout replacement water and thats all. Unless you love to pee, theres no extra benefit!