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Originally Posted by Lost Dog
I have to say that the chronic dehydration thing is a common myth floating around. I'm all for drinking water, but most people aren't dehydrated. That myth started years ago, after people started reporting fluid replacement levels of 8-10 glasses of water per day. Since few people drink that amount, obviously they are dehydrated. But, that's 8-10 glass worth of water (fruit and veggies, milk, coffee, tea, etc. all count), not 8-10 glasses of water, itself. |
This is one of those topics that goes back and forth quite often. It is most definitely a debate that will continue for a long time. I do hope that what is read on an urban myth website is not a focal point in anyone's claim of the truth. There has been much scientific research done on the topic and many findings that support both sides.
Although hydration is not something easily discerned with people, constipation is another story. Much of the population is constipated and much of the population does not know that either. Believe it or not, someone is constipated if they do not pass a BM every day(6"-12"). There is a direct correlation between constipation and water consumption(amongst other things). If you don't believe this, experiment for yourself.
I personally have seen the effects of water and hydration on people. This is the basis for my view.