Is Drinking 80 Ounces of Water a Day Enough for Optimal Health?
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The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine suggests an adequate intake of daily fluids is about 11.5 cups for women and 15.5 for men, making many wonder: is drinking 80 ounces of water a day enough? While often a good baseline, the truth is that individual hydration needs vary significantly depending on a host of personal factors.
