Do we really need 2L of water? The surprising truth about daily hydration
                                
                                
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                                The human body is composed of up to 60% water, yet the ubiquitous advice to drink eight glasses, or 2L of water, per day is a simplified rule rather than a scientific standard. This one-size-fits-all recommendation overlooks critical individual differences that significantly affect your actual hydration requirements. The amount of water you truly need is far more personalized than this popular health myth suggests.