
How much water do you actually need a day?
Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter
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Eight Glasses of Water a Day
Smith has lived most of his life with just one kidney, the organ that's largely responsible for regulating our bodi's hydration. Smith: "There are a lot of bogus recommendations out there, and often they're being pushed by brands and influencers" We don't just get the water we need from plain water. Everything we eat or drink counts. Even coffee counts. If you like drinking six glasses, eight glasses of water day, and your doctor hasn't advised against it, that's probably fine. Get to make choices about what we put into our body.
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