How Much Water Do You Really Need? Do we really need 8 glasses of water a day? Science finally has
the answers. Every organ in the body needs water to function optimally, and most Americans simply aren't drinking enough. Hydration needs are determined by many factors, such as activity level, climate, your level of health and frequency of perspiration. Dehydration can cause headaches, dizziness, fatigue and irritability. The general rule of thumb for daily water consumption? Drink half your body weight in ounces. So, a 120-pound person would need 60 ounces of water a day. Drink up!
the answers. Every organ in the body needs water to function optimally, and most Americans simply aren't drinking enough. Hydration needs are determined by many factors, such as activity level, climate, your level of health and frequency of perspiration. Dehydration can cause headaches, dizziness, fatigue and irritability. The general rule of thumb for daily water consumption? Drink half your body weight in ounces. So, a 120-pound person would need 60 ounces of water a day. Drink up!
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