Eur J Nutr April 2021 PMID 32632658

Hydration for health hypothesis: a narrative review of supporting evidence.

Erica T Perrier, Lawrence E Armstrong, Jeanne H Bottin, William F Clark, Alberto Dolci, Isabelle Guelinckx, Alison Iroz, Stavros A Kavouras, Florian Lang, Harris R Lieberman, Olle Melander, Clementine Morin, Isabelle Seksek, Jodi D Stookey, Ivan Tack

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The group shows a clear consensus in favor of the hydration for health hypothesis, using phrases like 'supported by research' and 'sensible and reasonable' to underline the importance of water intake. The tone is informative and encouraging, with some comments referencing specific studies and guidelines, which demonstrates active engagement and a recognition of its potential impact on health advice.

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Most discussions support the idea that adequate hydration positively impacts health, with references to studies and experts endorsing 2.5+ liters daily intake.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show strong interest by sharing research citations, individual opinions, and emphasizing the importance of hydration and its health benefits.

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Participants engage by quoting journals, mentioning specific research findings, and discussing the implications of hydration on health, but generally in a straightforward manner.

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The discussions recognize hydration's role as a potentially impactful health factor, suggesting it could influence health recommendations and personal habits.

Abstract in brief

The review discusses how increased water intake is linked to benefits for kidney and metabolic health, emphasizing that hydration is often under-researched and poorly defined.
It highlights that drinking more water can directly influence health by increasing urine flow and dilution or indirectly by reducing vasopressin levels, which are associated with various diseases like kidney problems and metabolic conditions.
The authors suggest that optimal hydration involves consuming about 2.5 to 3.5 liters of water daily, which supports the excretion of 2 to 3 liters of dilute urine, with simple urine tests serving as useful markers for hydration status.]

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James Ethalises

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D'ailleurs dans les faits les français consomment moins que les 2,5-3,5 litres que recommande la recherche financée par Danone (Volvic, Evian, Badoit). pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32632658/

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@DrDavidDoran @TheKarmiDance @Scienceofsport This aggregates quite a few studies supporting 2.5+ litres per day https://t.co/lAzpP7ICJa

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Mohammad Hasan

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@danshipper Quoting some journals to gain your trust ;) https://t.co/g1FCB3ewwG https://t.co/fJQeIwxQG2 https://t.co/DD8H6rOVAP https://t.co/A8ZJN2NjcD

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RT @PauOller: @LeonelDamian_

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RT @PauOller: @LeonelDamian_

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Pau Oller

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@EntrenemosNutri https://t.co/PAhX5d154L Un saludo!

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Hydration for Health

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The hydration for health hypothesis. @Ericaperrier, @DrHydration & colleagues put forward the hypothesis that optimal water intake positively impacts various aspects of health https://t.co/KQc6dX09V4 #stayhydrated https://t.co/NzHJTKnkYA

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