Kavya Rao Kavya Rao Asked 9 months ago

Can drinking excess water cause weight loss?

Everyone says drinking lots of water is good for you, and some people even claim it helps with weight loss. I've been trying to drink more water throughout the day. Is it really effective for shedding those extra kilos?

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Shaji Thomas Shaji Thomas Joined May 2026 6 months ago
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Drinking water helps boost metabolism slightly and keeps you full, which can aid weight loss, but drinking *excess* water is actually dangerous. It can dilute your body's sodium levels, a condition called hyponatremia. Stick to a sensible 2.5 to 3 liters a day, that is more than enough.

Sneha Paul Sneha Paul Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I heard that drinking lots of water helps flush out toxins and reduce fat, but is that really true? If I start drinking 5 liters a day, will I lose weight faster, or is that too much for the body to handle? I am a bit scared of overdoing it.

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Varun Dhawan Varun Dhawan Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Bro, just gulping down gallons of water won't melt your fat. It mostly just makes you run to the washroom every twenty minutes. It only helps with weight loss because you end up eating less junk when your stomach is full of water. You still have to watch your diet and workout.

Narendra Patil Narendra Patil Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Water is free and the cheapest way to control your appetite, so it definitely helps save money on expensive diet pills or weight-loss shakes. Just don't overdo it to the point of getting sick. If you end up in the clinic with mineral imbalances, those hospital bills will be very heavy.

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Savitri Devi Savitri Devi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Drinking clean water from the clay pot is very good for health, beta. It keeps the stomach cool and helps digest food easily, which naturally keeps the body light. But do not drink too much force-fully; just drink when you feel thirsty.

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