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Can drinking a lot of water lower potassium levels and affect your health?

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While it is rare in healthy individuals, overhydration can cause a dangerous imbalance in the body's electrolytes. This raises a critical question for many: **Can drinking a lot of water lower potassium?** Yes, in extreme cases of water intoxication, it can cause potassium levels to drop as part of a general dilution of minerals in the bloodstream.