Tag: Healthy water consumption

According to the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, the adequate daily fluid intake is about 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) for men and 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) for women, including all fluid sources. Drinking 3 gallons of water a day far exceeds these recommendations and is generally not safe, posing serious health risks like hyponatremia.

According to Cleveland Clinic, healthy kidneys can eliminate about 1 liter of water per hour. Exceeding this rate of consumption over an extended period can dilute blood sodium levels, leading to a dangerous condition known as hyponatremia.