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Tadpole Raisin

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3. There was a scientist years ago (I've long since lost the article) who decided to do a literature

Reply to NJCher (Original post)

Tue Jun 28, 2022, 08:12 PM

Jun 2022

search about the recommended 8 glasses of water a day.

Every article he looked at mentioned it with reference to another paper in the listed sources. As far back as he went there was no supporting scientific evidence presented showing 8 glasses of water a day was necessary.

It’s purely anecdotal carried forward for decades.
He estimated that for women it is 4-6 glasses and for me it is 6-8 but I guess that is no more valid than 8.

I never tried to follow the guidelines after that.

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The Foods That Keep You Hydrated [View all] NJCher Jun 2022 OP

I have a protocol that works 100% for me cilla4progress Jun 2022 #1

Thank you for sharing this idea. phylny Jun 2022 #4

You are welcome! cilla4progress Jun 2022 #5

Omegas are essential for hydration! SheltieLover Jun 2022 #2

There was a scientist years ago (I've long since lost the article) who decided to do a literature Tadpole Raisin Jun 2022 #3