Drinking Too Much Water? Know 5 Side Effects Of Overhydration

‘Drink enough water’ is something we all have grown up hearing. The importance of water and hydration needs no introduction. It keeps up the body’s water balance and helps flush out toxins, leading to overall nourishment. But did you know that drinking too much water can work negatively on our body? You heard us. Parmeet Kaur, senior dietician at Narayana Hospital in Gurugram, states, “Drinking excess water than normal tends to increase your total blood volume and also pressures your kidneys into working overtime so as to filter excess water out of your circulatory system.” This may over-burden the heart, ...