Forget the ounces. Just drink when you’re thirsty. Your body invented this system millions of years ago. It works.
But if you want a number, science gives a rough range: men need about 3.7 liters (15.5 cups) total, women 2.7 liters (11.5 cups). That includes all fluids—soup, juicy fruit, even that slurp of leftover soda from your takeout bag.
Want to get fancy? Take your weight in pounds, divide by two. That’s the number of ounces to aim for. So a 150-pound person? 75 ounces. Easy math, no calculator needed.
Funny Side Effects of Drinking Too Much (Yes, It’s a Thing)
Overhydration is real. It’s called water intoxication. And it sounds like a party, but it’s not.
Drink gallon after gallon, and your blood gets too diluted. You might feel dizzy, puke, or—in rare cases—slip into a coma. Yikes.
But relax. You’d have to chug like a frat boy at a kegger. Normal people just pee it out. Your kidneys can handle a wild night of lemonade.
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