“8 glasses of water per day” myth

What do we know about this rule?The 8*8 rule suggests “Drinking 8 glasses of 8 ounces of water per day is beneficial for our wellness”.8 cups of 8 ounces of fluids is equivalent to 1,893ml.It is not clear where this rule is originated, which results in...

Is the need for “8 glasses of water per day” a myth?

What do we know about this rule?The 8*8 rule suggests “Drinking 8 glasses of 8 ounces of water per day is beneficial for our wellness”.8 cups of 8 ounces of fluids is equivalent to 1,893ml.It is not clear where this rule is originated, which results in...

Is tea or coffee a diuretic?

Coffee and tea contain caffeine which has a diuretic effect. But is tea or coffee a diuretic?Studies have shown that drinking 2-3 cups of coffee or 5-8 cups of tea or iced tea of standard amount of caffeine per day have no diuretic effect. (1, 2)A study on habitual...

Is coffee or tea a diuretic?

Studies have shown that drinking 2-3 cups of coffee or 5-8 cups of tea or iced tea of standard amount of caffeine per day have no diuretic effect. (1, 2)A study on habitual male coffee drinkers has shown that drinking 4 cups of coffee per day has a similar hydrating...

Hypohydration

Hypo-hydration is a state of an inadequate amount of water required for normal functioning of the body. In other words, it is a body water content beyond normal. It also refers to the status with a maximum urine osmolality.Severe hypo-hydration occurs when the water...