It may be hard to believe, but you can actually die from water intoxication.
Most at risk are athletes who needs and drinks large amounts of water as they complete marathons or any other extreme sporting events.
Athletes need anywhere from eight to sixteen ounces per hour, but too much more than that can be dangerous, can cause seizures and death.
Large amount of water all at once can overwhelm the body’s cells, partly by diluting the body’s sodium, potassium, and electrolytes.
The cells become too puffed up and can disrupt normal body functioning. Brain cells can swell, causing disorientation like some kind of intoxicated people.
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