Question 1

is 5 litres of water a day bad?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: You live in Texas.  If you are active, out in the heat some, are in good health, then this is an ok amount.

Question 2

is 6 cups of water a day too much?

Accepted Answer

Depending on cup: Depending on how big the cup is. If it's a regular size cup (6 oz), it's a normal amount of water. It may be less than normal in patients who require to produce more urine such as those with kidney stone. It may about right or even slightly more in those who are on fluid restriction.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

someone could anwser me, how much water a day would be enough for me. i am thin, 53kg, healty, work 8hours a day, exercise a little bit..thank you?

Accepted Answer

6-8/day: You may try 6-8 glasses of 8 oz per day.  You could get fresh water in 8 glasses or just carry a single glass with you. Trying to stay hydrated is important.

Question 6

is it good to drink 1.5 litre water a day?

Accepted Answer

At least: And more depending on your activity level, ambient temperature and especially if you are ill.  An adult needs to replace the mininmal 600ml of urine daily loss not to mention water vapor in respiration, perspiration and fecal fluid losses.  Drink 3 litres per day, just don't overdo it.

Question 7

is it bad to drink 3 liters of water a day?

Accepted Answer

It depends: If you live here in arizona and work outdoors in the summer, the 3l may not be enough.
Other areas of the country it might be a bit much.  If you have normal kidney function you may just spend more time in the rest room, .

Question 8

how much is considerd 8 glasses of water a day?

Accepted Answer

6-8 oz per glass: Although this is commonly heard, i was never taught this dictum.Normally, i go by my thirst, plus a little more.Of course, i increace fluids when training or when sick, and even more with a fever.

Question 9

is drinking 3 litres of water a day bad for you?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends on your health , your activity level and where you live. A rule of thumb is that men 70 kg weight should drink around 3 l per day whereas women same weight should drink2.2 l.

Question 10

i drink about 5 litre water a day. am i doin excess?

Accepted Answer

Yes: That amount is on the high side.

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