6 Mistakes You’re Making When Drinking Water!
Drinking more water isn’t always better.
If you’re not paying attention to how and what you drink, you could be sabotaging your health without even realizing it.
Here are 6 common water mistakes to avoid: 🧵
We’ve all heard the guideline: “Drink 8 glasses of water a day.”
But optimal hydration is far more nuanced.
Factors like electrolyte balance, digestive health, and even water temperature play a critical role.
Let’s begin with the most common mistake—consuming excessive water.
1/ Consuming too much water.
Forcing yourself to drink excessive water—especially without electrolytes—can dilute sodium levels, leading to hyponatremia.
This can result in swelling, confusion, or even seizures.
But what happens if you drink water too quickly?
2/ Drinking water too fast.
Rapid intake can overwhelm your body’s ability to regulate fluid balance.
Sodium can shift into cells too quickly, causing imbalance and cellular swelling.
Next, let’s look at what fluids actually dehydrate you…
3/ Relying on tea, coffee, or soda for hydration.
While these beverages are commonly consumed, they act as mild diuretics, promoting urine production and causing fluid loss.
This effect worsens with medications or low electrolyte intake, increasing the risk of dehydration.
4/ Drinking too much water with meals.
Large amounts of water at mealtime may dilute stomach acid, especially in adults over 45 with naturally lower acid levels.
This weakens protein digestion and may trigger acid reflux.
But what if the water is ice cold?
5/ Drinking very cold water in large amounts.
Excessively cold water can inhibit the vagus nerve, which plays a key role in digestion.
This effect is more pronounced if you already experience bloating or digestive issues.
Now, for the most overlooked mistake of all…
6/ Drinking unfiltered tap water.
It may contain chlorine, fluoride, hormone disruptors, and microplastics—affecting fertility, brain health, and hormones.
And most importantly, for proper hydration—always pair water with essential electrolytes like sodium & potassium.
Water does more than just quench your thirst—it impacts digestion, brain function, and even skin health.
The quality and way you drink it matter.
To learn how water affects your skin, watch this short video:
A bit about me:
I’m the creator of Healthy Keto® and Intermittent Fasting protocols, helping over 100M people make healthier choices.
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