Is it possible to drink too much water?
In short, yes: There is such a thing as drinking too much water.
- Kidneys can excrete up to 28 liters of fluid in a day, but only one liter an hour. Drinking more than this can lead to water intoxication and electrolyte imbalances.
- Doing so can dilute the sodium in their bodies, resulting in a condition called hyponatremia (this happens mostly to athletes).
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