Question 1

is two gallons of water a day too much?

Accepted Answer

For most people!: For most, but not if you lose excess water through sensible and insensible water loss. This can occur in extreme heat, diarrhea, extrem exercise or physical work. But this is four times what is recommended for the average person!

Question 2

is a gallon of water a day good for you ?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Unless you have a lot of water loss from exercise / heat exposure. If this is just one more cult health claim, ignore it. You may salt-deplete yourself.

Question 3

what to do if i drank 3 gallons of water. help!!!!?

Accepted Answer

Hyperhydration risks: A major concern of too much water intake is hyponatremia (sodium level in blood is too low). Also of concern is hypokalemia (potassium level in blood is too low). Can also cause brain or other cell swelling, or seizures.
If any symptoms or any concerns, report for medical evaluation in location that can provide evaluation and draw labs.

Question 4

help please! is drinking a gallon of water a day bad?

Accepted Answer

Probably OK: A gallon a day is probably more than what you need if you are not exercising vigorously or sweating a lot.   However if you are feeling well otherwise, there is no harm done. Be sure that you don't have any health conditions which may cause you to have excessive thirst (diabetes is just one example) and urination.

Question 5

is a gallon of water a day healthy while taking creatine?

Accepted Answer

: There is no reason to take creatine and therefore drink when you are thirsty. The body thirst system works very well.

Question 6

i drank a gallon of water well a little less and weigh 110 pounds will i be ok ?

Accepted Answer

Be careful please: Leave your thirst mechanism of your body to decide how much your need to have of water a day.
Drinking too much water might cause dilution of important salts in your body and that might cause trouble, sometimes serious one.

Question 7

drinking 2 gallons of water per day bad?

Accepted Answer

yes: 2 gallons or 7 liters is excessive water intake in most cases. If you do not have kidney stones then this much water intake is not recommended. You can develop water toxicity, electrolyte problems, increased blood pressure etc. 
2-3 l /day is adequate water intake for most individuals.

Question 8

can you flush out heroin in 24 hours by drinking a gallon of water?

Accepted Answer

No: it will take longer and drinking that much water rapidly can cause the possibility of multiple electrolyte abnormalities that may be dangerous or even fatal.

Question 9

is drinking a gallon of water per day too much for a 135 pound female?

Accepted Answer

It's a lot of water: Drinking a cup (8oz) of water every hour for 16 hours is a lot. If a person's body is used to this amount of water and has a steady state in her body that maintains proper salt balance, then it might be ok. If a person who doesn't drink much water suddenly decided to drink a lot of water every day, then her salts might be low for a few days until her body gets used to new amount of water intake.

Question 10

help please! is drinking a gallon of water a day healthy to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

No : It will make you  "pee" more, that's all.

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