Nobody seems to know where this health myth originates, but it is not based on scientific evidence. For most people, having a drink when thirsty is enough to meet daily liquid requirements. Pushing oneself to drink additional water is not only unecessary, but can be damaging to your health. Water intoxication occurs in extreme cases and can result in altered mental states and death.
- Woman dies after taking part in "Hold Your Wee for a Wii" competition (a water drinking competition).
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Ah, awesome! I've read (or maybe heard) about this before, and I'm glad to see I'm not the only one. Do you have a reference of some sort on this? Would be nice to point to any time people think I sound silly telling them about this.
Oh, sure.
Biology: Concepts and Connections
p.509
Campell & Reece
They also point out in this section that coffee is hydrating, not dehydrating. Apparently another popular myth is that coffee dehydrates you?
Oops - 5ed.
It is indeed another idea that people have. Good to know that, too, is just a myth! I can now resume my coffee-drinking with confidence!
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