Science & Chill Clips #7: Why Drinking to Thirst is Sufficient & the Origins of "8 Per Day"

Science & Chill

English - August 17, 2021 16:47 - 5 minutes - 5.35 MB
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In this Science & Chill podcast clip, Dr. Tamara Hew-Butler talks about whether drinking to thirst is an adequate way to stay hydrated and explains the origins of the recommendation to drink 8 glasses of water per day.

Listen to the full episode here: Episode 35: Hydration Facts and Myths and Exercise-associated Hyponatremia with Dr. Tamara Hew-Butler