1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Diet Advice and Tips

  4. Drinking too much water. Is it?

dietician-icon
Drinking too much water
I want to start drinking a gallon of water daily because I've heard that it helps lose weight. I'm concerned about a gallon a day being dangerous. Is it?
323 Views v

Answers (1)

20000+ health queries resolved in last month
Care AI Shimmer
Take high fibre diet n low fat n carbohydrates diet plan and do exercises. Water intake 16glasses daily enough. For further information contact me via practo direct consultation
Answered
Flag this Answer
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?

Articles you may like

Water Water Everywhere but No Time to Drink

Dr.Amreen Sadiqa

Our bodies are made of 60% water, and staying hydrated helps your system distribute healthy nutrients, gets rid of waste ... Read more

What Happens if You Drink Too Much Water?

Dr.Sameer Kumar Singh

All the cells and organs in your body need water to function properly. However, excessive water consumption can lead to ... Read more

Is Drinking Cold Water Bad for Health?

Ms.Swati Kapoor

Come summers and our thirst for cold water begins. Cold water has helped many of us tackle the summer heat by instantly ... Read more

Drink water... and Look Beautiful!

Dr.Shreeshail Kumbar

Water is very essential as far as beautiful skin is concerned, as it not only enhances your skin, but it also gives you ... Read more

Drink Water to Control Appetite

Ms.Swati Kapoor

The code has finally been cracked. A natural appetite depressant has been found that can be included in daily diet witho ... Read more

Benefits of Drinking Water on an Empty Stomach

Mr. Manish Arya

It is popular in Japan today to drink water immediately after waking up every morning. Furthermore, scientific tests hav ... Read more

Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
No tricky diets. Only expert advice.

No tricky diets. Only expert advice.

Consult with a dietitian online

  • 5-min response
  • Private consultation
  • Free follow-ups

The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.

Articles you may like

Water Water Everywhere but No Time to Drink

Dr.Amreen Sadiqa

Our bodies are made of 60% water, and staying hydrated helps your system distribute healthy nutrients, gets rid of waste ... Read more

What Happens if You Drink Too Much Water?

Dr.Sameer Kumar Singh

All the cells and organs in your body need water to function properly. However, excessive water consumption can lead to ... Read more

Is Drinking Cold Water Bad for Health?

Ms.Swati Kapoor

Come summers and our thirst for cold water begins. Cold water has helped many of us tackle the summer heat by instantly ... Read more

Drink water... and Look Beautiful!

Dr.Shreeshail Kumbar

Water is very essential as far as beautiful skin is concerned, as it not only enhances your skin, but it also gives you ... Read more

Drink Water to Control Appetite

Ms.Swati Kapoor

The code has finally been cracked. A natural appetite depressant has been found that can be included in daily diet witho ... Read more

Benefits of Drinking Water on an Empty Stomach

Mr. Manish Arya

It is popular in Japan today to drink water immediately after waking up every morning. Furthermore, scientific tests hav ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Time to drink lemon water with Honey?

 23738 Views
I have working in reducing my fatloss and weight so I have started drinking lemon and honey with water bu ... Read More

Lemon Honey Water

 14286 Views
Hi, I am drinking lemon honey in warm water daily for weight loss from last one month, and also trying to ... Read More

Fenugreek seeds soaked in water?

 10023 Views
Should I have fenugreek seeds soaked in water overnight or should I remove the seeds and then drink the w ... Read More

Hot water with Honey

 6927 Views
Hello Doctor, Is it good to drink hot water mixing with Honey every day in the morning to reduce belly fa ... Read More

Lemon water

 6740 Views
Should lemon water be taken before or after lunch? And what should be the gap between intake of lemon wat ... Read More

How much water should we drink?

 27 Views
There are many people who are saying that we should not drink extra water if we're not thirsty, like if w ... Read More

Is silicon water sipper bottle is safe

 506 Views
Is silicon water bottle safe for drinking water??...means I want to make a habbit to hydrate my self ...

Less water

 128 Views
I drink very less water in a day.i don't feel an urge for water intake. I hardly take an liter in a day. ... Read More

Lemon water..

 515 Views
Hlo dr, What is the best time to drink lemon water like lemon, sugar and water... Can you tell...or anyti ... Read More

Tds level of water between 1 and 2

 93 Views
After installing water purifier, the tds level of water is mostly 2 and sometimes it show 1 ppm. Is it sa ... Read More

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.