Could be killed if you drink 8 glasses of water every day
A new study says that drinking too much activates a protective swallowing inhibition in the brain. And can cause people to suffer from water intoxication.
Apparently, drinking excess liquid, especially when we're not thirsty, could even kill us.
It's a common piece of advice – drink six to eight glasses of water, or fluid, every day. The suggestion has been around for some time and appears on the NHS website.
But while drinking plenty of water to stay hydrated is important, experts are warning that consuming too much might actually been damaging to our health.
The danger is down to sodium levels in the blood. Too much water can lead to hyponatremia, which is when vital levels of sodium in your bloodstream become abnormally low.
Hyponatremia can lead to lethargy, nausea, ...