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This is How Much Water You Should Actually Be Drinking Each Day

It's recommended you drink about two liters of water per day, but a new study suggests it may be less.

By Monica Cull
Nov 30, 2022 3:00 PMNov 30, 2022 4:14 PM
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Increasing your daily water intake can have numerous health benefits like improved mood, focus and digestion health. It may even help shed unwanted pounds. But what if we didn't need to consume as much water as we thought?

The typical recommendation for daily water intake is eight glasses that are 8 ounces or about two liters daily. However, a new study published in Science suggests we may not need as much as we think. 

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