We have always heard that It is recommended to drink two liters of water a daysomething that has been debated for many years. To raise even more doubts, a study published in the journal Science has questioned this premise.
The research invites The amount of water you would have to drink per day would be less for most people, being an excessive amount because the amount of water each body needs depends on physical, environmental and genetic conditions and factors such as climate, physical activity and diet.
Half of the water needed is obtained from food. A balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, fish and carbohydrates such as pasta and rice It can replace part of the water that is needed. For a person with moderate physical activity and without pathologies, researchers recommend that drinking between 1.5 and 1.8 liters is enough to be hydrated.
There are some groups of people who need more water like newborns, who due to their growth and metabolism require more hydration. Athletes with intense physical activity and pregnant women are other groups that have to drink more water.
The liters of water to drink also vary between men and women, with a difference of half a liter between both genders.
According to the study, the humidity influences hydration. If the ambient humidity exceeds 50%, water needs increase by 0.3 liters. And if it doubles, the amount of water increases by one more liter.
This study reflects that the Drinking water needs depend on each person and are variable. Therefore, the recommendation to drink two liters should not be strictly followed.
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