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Why overhydration is a real threat

A woman hydrating.

Have you noticed how when you gulp two or more glasses of water it does not take long before you get an urge to use the toilet?

This happens because when you drink too much water within a short time you get overhydrated, and the amount of water in your blood increases. In response, your kidneys get busy to try and bring a balance by eliminating the excess water through urination.

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