In one study, she randomly assigned subjects to one of two groups. Both groups were asked to follow a healthy diet for three months, but only one was told to drink a ml glass of water half an hour before eating each meal.
The group who drank the water lost more weight than the other group. Both groups were also told to aim for 10, steps a day, and those who drank the glasses of water better adhered to this. But Barbara Rolls, a professor of intensive care medicine at University College London, says that any weight loss associated with drinking water is more likely to come from water being used as a substitute for sugary drinks. Another alleged health benefit of drinking more water is improved skin complexion and better moisturised skin.
But there is a lack of evidence to suggest a credible scientific mechanism behind this. Read more about whether drinking extra water is good for your skin. But the belief we need to drink more water than our bodies signal for can sometimes become dangerous.
Too much fluid consumption can become serious when it causes a dilution of sodium in blood. This creates a swelling of the brain and lungs, as fluid shifts to try to balance out blood sodium levels. Learn more about what happens if you drink too much water.
Johanna Pakenham ran the London Marathon, the hottest on record. She was rushed to hospital later that day. I had a massive fit and my heart stopped. Pakenham, who plans to run the marathon again this year, says the only health advice offered by friends and marathon posters was to drink lots of water.
The idea that we must be constantly hydrated means many people carry water with them wherever they go, and drink more than their bodies require. The NHS advises drinking six to eight glasses of fluids a day, including tea and coffee Credit: Getty. The only health benefit of drinking more than you need, it seems, will be the extra calories you expend by running to the loo more often. According to the NHS, symptoms of dehydration include dark yellow urine; feeling tired, lightheaded or dizzy; having dry mouth, lips and eyes; and urinating fewer than four times a day.
But the most common symptom? Well, it depends on a number of variables. Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. The water in food also counts. Instead, take a peek at your urine. This is called hyponatremia and it can be life-threatening.
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