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I just drank 3 liter of water in an hour is lthat bad?
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Could be: Too much water can be bad, because it causes dilution of the blood and lowers the concentration of important substances like electrolytes. If you are really, really dehydrated (after a marathon, for example) then it is not as likely to cause problems. Don't make this a habit for you
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