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The Institute of Medicine recommends a daily fluid intake of approximately 2.7 litres for women and 3.7 litres for men, which includes fluids from food and beverages. While many adhere to the simple advice of drinking 2 litres, or eight glasses, a day, this isn't a one-size-fits-all rule. The exact amount of water your body needs varies considerably based on a number of individual factors.

According to the Mayo Clinic, the popular '8 glasses of water a day' rule is a reasonable goal but not a strict, one-size-fits-all prescription. This leads many to question whether 2 litres of water a day is enough to meet their specific hydration needs.