Name: Why you don't need 8 glasses of water a day
Uploaded: 2021-05-20T14:39:46Z
Duration: 4 min 21 s
Description: You know the old rule that you need to drink eight glasses of water every day? It's simply a myth, says Dr. Jen Gunter. In this episode, she explains the amazing way your kidneys keep your system in balance -- and how you can really tell if you're dehydrated. Want to hear more from Dr. Gunter? Check out her podcast Body Stuff, from the TED Audio Collective.

You know the old rule that you need to drink eight glasses of water every day? It's simply a myth, says Dr. Jen Gunter. In this episode, she explains the amazing way your kidneys keep your system in balance -- and how you can really tell if you're dehydrated. Want to hear more from Dr. Gunter? Check out her podcast Body Stuff, from the TED Audio Collective.

Jen Gunter: Why you don't need 8 glasses of water a day

Why you don't need 8 glasses of water a day

Unraveling a widespread hydration myth, it's revealed that the body's internal cues, not a strict 8-glass rule, guide optimal hydration.

Kidneys, the unsung heroes of fluid balance, finely tune our hydration needs, making the rigid 8-glasses-a-day advice obsolete.

Every bite we eat contributes to our hydration, debunking the myth that only direct water intake counts towards our daily fluid needs.