Tag: Thirst indicator

According to the Mayo Clinic, the amount of water an average, healthy adult living in a temperate climate needs is about 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day for men and 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) for women. A consistent and effective way to ensure you meet these needs is to learn what is the best way to monitor your hydration.

According to the Cleveland Clinic, if you feel thirsty, you are already mildly dehydrated. This fact challenges the common belief that we can rely solely on our body's internal signals and prompts the question: is thirst a reliable indicator we should use to determine how much and how frequently we should consume fluids? The answer is more complex than a simple yes or no.