The Danger of Drinking too Much Water

Water has great benefit to the health and beauty. Therefore, if the body is dehydrated or lack of water, the effect can be devastating. However, excessive water drinking also appeared to be harmful to health. The following is the danger of consuming more water than recommended (8 classes per day or 1 liter).

• Consumption of large amounts of water at once, such as thirst or dehydration, can cause blood pressure in the kidneys increased dramatically.
• Over hydration is the opposite of dehydration. Over hydration makes the body fluid becomes more dilute and sodium levels in the cell down. As the result, the body cell can experience swelling.
• The fall in sodium levels in the brain cells because too much fluid can cause fainting or even coma.
• Circulatory system is working too hard to filter fluids in the body, so it can be damaged.

The solution is, if you're thirsty then drink a reasonable portion, don't drink too much water in one time.



Maximum amount of water should be drunk per day can be calculated by multiplying the weight by 0.03. For example, you weigh 100 kg * 0.03 is equal to 3. So the maximum amount of water should be consumed is 3 liters.