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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
Diet
We all know drinking water is good, but did you know drinking too much water can actually harm your kidneys?
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Your kidneys help clean your body by removing extra water and waste through urine, and keep you healthy.
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Usually, drinking about 2-3 litres of water per day keeps you healthy, but it depends on your body and how active you are.
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If you drink too much water, your kidneys can’t handle it all, and it can cause a dangerous problem called water intoxication.
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It happens when your body gets too much water and loses important salt, which can make you feel sick or confused.
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Your kidneys can only cleanse about a specific amount of water every hour, so drinking more than that puts extra stress on them and can cause problems.
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People with kidney problems, heart disease, or athletes who drink too much water at once are more at risk of getting sick.
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If you feel bloated, pee too much, feel dizzy or have headaches, you might be drinking too much water.
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Drink water slowly during the day, don’t drink large amounts at once, and listen to your body for thirst.
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Drinking water helps your kidneys, body detox, and health, but drinking too much is bad, so always aim for about 2-3 litres of water per day, depending on your body, activity and weather.
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