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Originally Posted by Sage
I drink when I find myself going "I'd like something to drink." I have heard that waiting until you're thirsty means you've waited too late and are already running too low on water, but I don't know if that's true.
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The article says that there's no evidence that it is and a lot that it isn't.
Somthing related that I saw recently:
http://www.mirror.co.uk/yourlife/hea...name_page.html
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15 INSTANT ENERGY BOOSTERS
FEELING TIRED AND SLUGGISH NOW WINTER'S HERE? WELL HERE'S HOW TO PUT THE OOMPH BACK INTO YOUR DAY
...Guzzle water
WE all know how important it is to drink water, but studies show that even a two per cent drop in hydration can reduce energy levels by 20 per cent.
This is because insufficient water in your body causes a reduction in blood volume, which means that less oxygen reaches your muscles and you'll tire more quickly. Keep a bottle on your desk...
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Now, of course, newspaper articles that say "studies show" but don't refer to any actual studies or researchers, much less quote them, are suspect in my book. But it does suggest that you might start to lose energy to a lack of water before you feel genuine thirst.