How much water do you guys drink?

I didn't mean to be rude, but you're wrong on a few points here. You're acting like you have all the answers, even though you were the one being condescending to others in previous threads 😉.
People with hypertension can actually spike their blood pressure by overhydrating, which just makes things worse. Of course, you shouldn't let yourself get dehydrated, but there's a limit to how much water you should be chugging
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The kidneys need fluid to filter blood properly. However, depending on someone's weight, body type, activity level, or even the local climate, some people might need less water to keep their urine pale and their blood clean. On the flip side, others might find their urine is dark and concentrated even after drinking 2.5 liters a day
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It all comes down to moderation. You can't—and shouldn't—set a universal daily water intake rule for everyone 👋.

Off-topic note: I'm not a doctor, just a biochemist . 👋

Alright, let's reset here... maybe I misread your tone, but when I see something that doesn't sit right with me, I'm going to say it plainly without trying to act like some kind of genius or lecturing anyone. Let's get back to the specific point that kicked this whole thing off..

"That idea that you 'must' drink a certain amount of water is total nonsense and actually dangerous for your health (it strains the kidneys and spikes blood pressure)."

We started this conversation talking about healthy people, but that statement implies that even someone in good shape could see their blood pressure rise just from drinking too much water, which is why I pushed back and tried to explain how that just doesn't pass the common sense test...
Since we're already touching on hypertension, look, I'm not out here advocating that people with high blood pressure need to chug five gallons of water a day. But that book I mentioned earlier offers a very logical breakdown of the mechanics, and honestly, I’d suggest you give it a read regardless of your background in biochemistry; it might help clarify what I've been trying to get across.. 🤔

I really don't have the energy to type everything out here, though who knows, maybe you'll eventually corner me into doing it... 🙂 😁

mistybear4 said:In this statement, they are claiming that healthy individuals might experience an increase in blood pressure if they consume excessive amounts of water.

It can happen acutely. The emphasis is on consuming too much water.

parabola said:.

😁 😁 😁