Does drinking a lot of water at once hydrate you?
                                
                                
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                                Research from the Gatorade Sports Science Institute indicates that consuming a large volume of plain water suddenly is often rapidly eliminated by the body. So, does drinking a lot of water at once hydrate you effectively? The answer is more complex than you might think and involves understanding how your body processes fluids.