Water is Good, But Not Too Much

Did you know that too much of anything is very harmful to the body? 

Well, it is. It's called intoxication. The things that are healthy for us, if consumed in large quantities, will become harmful. It could happen with fruit and vegetables by taking in too much vitamins. The big shocker is water can do the same thing.

When too much water is consumed it makes the brain swell. The body does not keep a well balanced level of electrolytes when it is dehydrated or over hydrated. Electrolytes activate muscle and neuron activity in the body. Drowning out the electrolytes with water is very harmful to your health. It can lead to medical treatment or even death.

It happened to a woman in 2007. She had entered a radio water drinking contest in California. During the contest she consumed too much water and died a couple hours later.

An adult is only supposed to consume 2 to 2.5 liters of water a day. If you work in the heat or an athlete that sweats enormously then mix water with other fluids like Gatorade that will refuel the electrolytes and quench the thirst.

Remember water is good for you to prevent dehydration but don't over do it. A well balanced intake of water every day is the key to healthy hydration.