Dehydration Headache Symptoms, Remedies and More
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9. How Much Water to Drink Each Day
The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine recommends that men drink 3.7 liters of water a day, while women should aim for 2.7 liters.4‘Water: How much should you drink every day?’ Mayoclinic, 28 April 2021, https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/water/art-20044256. These figures are for an average-sized person with an average activity level and include liquid intake from food and non-water beverages.
Most people get about 20 percent of their day-to-day water intake from food. Remember that some drinks, such as alcohol and coffee, can have a diuretic effect, which may mean more water is required.
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