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Originally Posted by chinese crested
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Water can be considered a poison when over-consumed just like any other substance.[2] The recommendation from the medical field is to drink at least 1 to 2 liters per day[3] depending upon body mass. Water intoxication would only occur at levels far higher than that.
British actor Anthony Andrews survived a case of water intoxication in 2003. He was performing as Henry Higgins in a revival of the musical My Fair Lady at the time, and consumed up to eight litres of water a day. He was unconscious and in intensive care for three days.[30][31]
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Drink "at least 1 to 2 liters per day" A gallon is only about four liters.
I've consumed 12 liters of water daily without problem. I am a 250 lb physically active male. In this current heat wave I've consumed four liter in under two hours, but I was sweating a great deal and kept my sodium levels high with snacks.
Now, I did know a girl who had water intoxication from drinking a gallon, but she had barely eaten in weeks and had been extremely physically active during this time.