By Asfandyar Sandhela
ISLAMABAD: Eight glasses per day may not be healthy, according to a recent study.
Variation in human water turnover linked with environmental and lifestyle variables is the title of the most recent study on this topic, which was just published in the journal Science.
It emphasises how managing water needs for human use could become more challenging as the climate of the Earth and the human population change. More than 5,600 participants of varying ages from 26 nations were involved in the study.
Each participant received 100 mL of water that was 5% doubly labelled (a stable isotope of the element deuterium was used in place of some hydrogen molecules).
“The current analysis clearly suggests that one size does not fit all for drinking water guidelines,” the researchers said. “The frequent notion that we should drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water each day is not supported by objective data.”
“Improved recommendations are of growing relevance because of the world’s present accelerating population increase and climate change, which will impair the supply of water for human use,” researchers said of the study.
Why do we feel less thirsty in the winter?
You might consume up to 4 cups of hot, steaming tea when it’s cold outside, but on most days, you wouldn’t even consume 3 glasses of water.
Though the idea of a hot beverage is enticing when the weather gets chilly, water rarely gets the attention it deserves.
In the winter, how much water is ideal to consume?
It’s not necessary to sip on several glasses of water at once. Don’t overindulge and risk getting sick as a result.
Take small sips to make sure your body receives enough water throughout the day.
Latest research
More than 5,600 participants of various ages from 26 nations participated in the most recent study.
100 mL of water with 5% doubly labelled water, which replaced some hydrogen atoms with a stable isotope of the element deuterium, was given to each participant.
According to the researchers, there is no solid evidence to back up the common recommendation that we should drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water each day. The researchers concluded that “the current study clearly demonstrates that universal drinking water guidelines are not appropriate.”
Improved guidelines are becoming increasingly important due to the world’s current rapid population growth and climate change, which will affect the supply of water for human consumption, according to the study’s authors.
