• nednobbins@lemmy.zip
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    12 days ago

    It has some grains of truth but it’s mingled with too much personal opinion.

    There are studies on how much water humans really need. If you want to calculate it the scientific way, you need to factor in at least lean muscle mass, total mass, surface area, ambient temperature and humidity, activity levels, and diet. There’s no magic number of ounces that’s correct for everyone.

    Fortunately we’ve evolved a really awesome mechanism. When your body needs more water, you get thirsty.

    So if you want to stay properly hydrated, drink whenever you feel even a little thirsty.

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      12 days ago

      We can seperate regions easily enough and their peak humidity seasons. You just need to factor in sedentary, semi active, active and athletic lifestyles.

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      12 days ago

      After about 23C I swear a lot. I definitely need to replenish what I lose or I get drowsy