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Re: Dehydration's role in learning and memory

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Yea 2.5-3l seems to be the proper amount. Only drawback is having to pee every 30 minutes.

That's an advantage - it means you're not sitting e.g. at a computer monitor and keyboard for too long. Getting up twice an hour (to pee or not) greatly reduces the potential for ergonomic harm that desk jobs - especially computer use -are known for.

Bug == Feature

Re: Dehydration's role in learning and memory

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On an absolute tangent, every kid today has a water bottle. It's a constant priority for us when we leave the house, and when we arrive at the destination, it's "stack yours with the rest of the kids'". I never had a water bottle growing up. Was I just constantly dehydrated? Seems like it.

Some schools don’t allow children to leave the classroom to get a drink of water unless it’s at recess or between classes. So that’s why they carry water bottles nowadays.

Progress! When I was in school we weren't allowed to leave class OR have a water bottle. If you had food... good luck, that was like the worst school crime for some reason.

Re: Dehydration's role in learning and memory

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Yea 2.5-3l seems to be the proper amount. Only drawback is having to pee every 30 minutes.

That's an advantage - it means you're not sitting e.g. at a computer monitor and keyboard for too long. Getting up twice an hour (to pee or not) greatly reduces the potential for ergonomic harm that desk jobs - especially computer use -are known for.

Fair :D I walk everywhere anyway so I think I'm good in that regard

Re: Dehydration's role in learning and memory

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The more I age the more important hydration turns out to be. Gastric issues, joint pain, blood pressure, weight problems, kidney stones, bad breath, constipation.. and now brain issues too? Do yourself a favor, and start drinking a ton of water!

3 liters everyday actually to keep muscle and brain work properly.

Re: Dehydration's role in learning and memory

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The more I age the more important hydration turns out to be. Gastric issues, joint pain, blood pressure, weight problems, kidney stones, bad breath, constipation.. and now brain issues too? Do yourself a favor, and start drinking a ton of water!

3 liters everyday actually to keep muscle and brain work properly.

200ml every waking hour?

Seems excessive.

Re: Dehydration's role in learning and memory

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...Not that much... 3ish liters spread out over the day is good. Too much water will strip your body of electrolytes and salt. I recently upped my water intake and can report that my skin and mood feel better. I caffeinate with a strong coffee and 2 cups of tea in the morning, and around 12 I switch to pint glasses of water every 2 hours or so until 6-7 o'clock.

Yea 2.5-3l seems to be the proper amount. Only drawback is having to pee every 30 minutes.

If you're peeing that much then evidently your body is not using all that water you're consuming. Either it's more than you need, or you're lacking in electrolytes and should increase electrolyte intake alongside the water.

Re: Dehydration's role in learning and memory

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3 liters everyday actually to keep muscle and brain work properly.

200ml every waking hour? Seems excessive.

it's a matter of habit. 3l of liquids per day is what various doctors in different (european) countries have recommended me over the years.
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