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How Much Water Should You Drink?

April 18th, 2009

image_previewThe Beverage Guidance Panel recommends 20-50 ounces per day.

Those who advocate drinking up to a gallon a day should think twice about dispensing that advice (see how drinking too much water can be potentially very dangerous!).

Another problem with drinking too much water – your body responds by shutting down production of vasopressin, a hormone that signals the kidneys to preserve water.

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