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# How Many Glasses of Water Do You Need a Day?

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_Published 2015-05-15. Does everyone need eight glasses of water every day? Does drinking lots of water help people lose weight? Our healthy skeptic separates myths from facts._


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## Transcript

You're watching Everwell. Know more, live better. [ MUSIC ] I've heard the more that you drink water, the better your skin looks. And I guess the reason is because it helps flush the toxins out of your body. I always take my water bottle with me when I exercise because its important to get a lot of water. Its one of those health tips we've all heard that drinking lots of water at least eight glasses a day is key to good health helping us avoid dehydration and look and feel better. So do these claims hold water or are they all wet? [ NOISE ] Turns out the eight glasses a day rule has no basis in science.

A panel of experts who reviewed the research concluded that most healthy people get enough water through normal consumption of foods and beverages. So what about the notion that extra H2O helps rid the body of toxins? That's the job of our kidneys and there's no evidence that lots of water improves their effectiveness. No dice either on the claim that chugging more water is good for your skin. Though one study found that drinking two cups increased blood flow to the skin, it didn't reduce wrinkles or result in a smoother complexion. Then there's the idea that water can promote weight loss. Loss.

The evidence here is mixed. Some studies showing it a fact, and others finding not. One thing, however, is clear, water may very well help you shed pounds, if it replaces soda and other high calorie beverages. Certainly, there's nothing wrong with getting eight glasses a day. And it's a good idea to drink up if you live in a hot climate or engage in strenuous exercise. Otherwise simply eat a healthful diet and let thirst be your guide. Now that's advice we can all drink to. [ MUSIC ] Helping you be a healthy skeptic, I'm Robert Davis.

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