Overhydration: Is It Possible to Drink Too Much Water? - Shape Magazine - 0 views
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. In fact, overhydrating can be just as dangerous as being extremely dehydrated.
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Clinically called hyponatremia, it's a condition in which the level of sodium — an electrolyte that helps regulate water levels in the fluid in and around your cells — in your blood is abnormally low.
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With warmer temperatures on the horizon, it's important to know the signs and symptoms of this dangerous condition and how to prevent it.
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"Is It Possible to Drink Too Much Water?" Shape Magazine. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2013. http://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/healthy-drinks/it-possible-drink-too-much-water. We are always told to drink lots of water but not many people know that you can actually drink too much water. Being over hydrated can be just as detrimental as being dehydrated. Know as hyponatremia, over hydrating can lead to a drop in sodium levels and rise in water levels. This leads to the swelling of your cells and, in some cases, can lead to death.It is good to be aware of this danger and avoid over hydration.