Does drinking water lower salt in blood?
                                
                                
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                                The human kidneys can only excrete about one liter of fluid per hour, a key fact in understanding blood sodium levels. While water helps flush excess sodium, drinking excessively can actually dilute blood sodium to dangerous levels, a condition known as hyponatremia.