Pseudoscience in the glass: 5 myths about the benefits of water, in which many believe

Kolobok.ua try to debunk the most popular myths. And also tell you how much you need to drink water and it really dulls hunger? Perhaps this is another invention of "junk science in the glass?"

8 glasses of water a day

Adult body needs 1.5-2.5 liters of water per day. Therefore, with every corner we hear the recommendation to drink 8 glasses of water a day. And if not thirsty? Forcing yourself to drink? Scientists say that drinking this amount of water is not necessary. This is the total amount of liquid that we get from food. If you eat a lot of vegetables and fruits, then saturate your body with sufficient amount of liquid. For example, strawberries consists of 91% of the liquid, and Cucumber - 97%. Moreover, each individual organism and requires different amount of water.

Hunger or thirst

We are told that the body can confuse hunger and thirst, so people overeat. Whether this is? Scientists say there. Mechanisms of hunger and thirst are different, as the sensations in the body. When we feel thirst dry mouth, and in times of famine, as they say, it sucks in his stomach.

Water blunts hunger and reduces weight

It is believed that the water dulls hunger, so people lose weight. This is not entirely true. Water does not replace food, but it takes place in the stomach and the person eats less, therefore, he grows thin.

From the large amount of water will be nothing

And here and there. There is such a state as hyperhydration. This overabundance of water in the body. If you drink a lot of fluids, your body will try to bring it through sweat and urine. When he would not be able to cope with it, then there is hyponatremia - reducing the sodium content in the blood. Man get water poisoning, symptoms of which are similar to alcohol poisoning. Kidneys can deduce 800-1000 ml of fluid per hour without consequences for man.

Silver water is healthier normal

Since ancient times people use silver ions for water purification. But in an environment where there were modern filters, Silvering water makes no sense. It is also believed that silver only kills the bad bacteria - it's not true. It does not have such picky. There is also a dangerous myth that it is absolutely not harmful. But Silver has margins that can not be exceeded. Excessive entrainment silver water can lead to argyrosis - silver deposition in tissues. And it is fraught with problems of health and beauty.

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