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Originally posted by lordjeebus
It is certainly possible to drink too much water, the condition is called hyponatremia.
It mainly occurs in long distance runners who sweat out a lot of their electrolytes and don't replace them because they drink water.
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Hyponatremia means lack of sodium, not to much water. While it is possible to over-hydrate yourself, it isn't easy, and so long as you're not chugging it excessivly your kidneys can kick into high gear when your blood volume rises and start dumping excess water.
Regardless, water is good for you, sugary and acidic beverages generally are not.