Are you drinking too much… water?

What’s the secret behind every star’s glowing skin? Hydration.

What’s the essential to keeping health and physical fitness? Consuming lots of water.

What’s the leading piece of recommendations from every health professional? Constantly remain hydrated.

We hear a lot about how essential it is to consume water, whether from social networks or moms and dads advising (or scolding) us. It’ s likewise crucial to understand that drinking too much water can be unsafe. While remaining hydrated is necessary, discovering the ideal balance is crucial.

Water intoxication is genuine

“Water intoxication, likewise described as hyponatremia, occurs when somebody takes in extreme quantities of water in a brief time, which waters down the salt concentration in the blood,” Dr Tushar Tayal, specialist, internal medication, CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram, informs India Today

He describes that salt is an essential electrolyte that assists control the balance of fluids inside and outside the cells. “If the kidneys are not able to get rid of the excess water effectively, the surplus water goes into the cells, triggering them to swell,” states the physician.

To this, Dr P Venkata Krishnan, senior expert, internal medication, Artemis Hospital, Gurugram, includes that salt is a vital electrolyte accountable for nerve signalling, muscle function, and fluid balance. Without appropriate salt, the body has a hard time to preserve typical cellular function, affecting numerous organs.

“The kidneys can just filter about 0.8 to 1 litre of water per hour. Consuming more than this overwhelms them, resulting in water retention and watered down blood,” shares Dr Krishnan.