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You have often heard that to stay healthy, a person should drink two to three liters of water a day. Some even recommend drinking four liters of water. But the real question is how much water the human body actually needs.
A video is going viral on social media, in which a Baba reveals the real secret of drinking water in just one minute. People often hear that to stay healthy, one should drink 2 to 3 liters of water a day. Some even advise to drink up to 4 liters. But Baba’s logic is very simple and profound.
According to Baba, the human body is already made up of 60-70% water. The body senses the lack of water and signals it by feeling thirsty. Instead of sitting with a bottle in hand, drink water when you feel thirsty. When you’re dehydrated, a glass of water is delicious, like nectar. But once the deficiency is complete, the water tastes unpleasant. This is the body’s natural way of signaling that it no longer needs water.
This is not just Baba’s statement but scientific research also supports it. Organizations such as the Mayo Clinic, Harvard Health and the National Academy of Sciences say there is no fixed amount of water to drink. On average, total fluid intake (water, other beverages, and food) is 3.7 liters for men and 2.7 liters for women. However, this is average; Actual requirements depend on age, weight, climate, exercise and health. Most importantly, thirst is the best indicator. The body’s brain (hypothalamus) senses the lack of water in the blood and sends a signal of thirst. Scientific studies show that most healthy people have a very accurate sense of thirst. When water is lacking, the brain immediately feels thirsty, and drinking provides satisfaction.
This signal may be weak in the elderly, so they are advised to drink water. Drinking too much water carries the risk of overhydration (hyponatremia), which can cause low sodium levels, swelling, headache, vomiting, and, in severe cases, seizures. Baba’s logic is also consistent with Ayurveda. Ayurveda recommends drinking water in sips, not too much at a time. Yoga gurus like Baba Ramdev also recommend drinking hot water and drinking it as needed. Drink two and a half to three liters of water even in winter, but according to thirst.
2 or 3 liters – how much water should be drunk in a day? Baba explained in just one minute