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“Two liters a day is a myth”: doctor Cheraneva spoke about the correct use of water

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Gastroenterologist Veronica Cheraneva reported on how much water you should drink per day.

Today you can hear that there are certain formulas for calculating the norm of water – people are constantly reminded that they need to drink enough fluid. But doctor Veronica Cheraneva stated that there is no universal formula for drinking water,  and two mandatory liters per day is a myth, since the body’s need for it is always individual. How much water is actually needed depends on a person’s gender, age, weight, physical activity, and habitat.

The doctor emphasized that the body signals its need for water through thirst.

“A healthy person does not need to calculate water consumption rates… according to modern recommendations, drinking water when thirsty, that is, on demand, is quite enough to maintain water-electrolyte balance. If the feeling of thirst is dulled or there are chronic diseases that require correction of the consumed volume of liquid, then in these cases its amount is calculated individually by a specialist,” Cheraneva told the portal 74.ru about the correct use of water.
She added that usually the recommendations shared by doctors involve drinking fluids, not just water. This volume of liquid can include, for example, fruit and vegetable juices, soups, milk, kefir, tea and coffee. But you shouldn’t replace water with other drinks either; it should make up part of the total liquid consumed per day. Unlike various juices, fruit drinks, smoothies and other drinks, water is as inert as possible and has no effect on the stomach, the expert explained.

Cheraneva also drew attention to the fact that drinking water too hard can harm the body, promoting too much active removal of electrolytes. As for drinking water in the morning on an empty stomach, it is important that it is at the right temperature – not too cold or hot.

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Important! Information is provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. At the first signs of illness, consult a doctor.

Veronica Cheraneva Veronica Cheraneva Healthy lifestyle gastroenterologist, nutritionist