Date:   1/16/2007 11:45:22 AM ( 17 y ago)
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URL:   https://www.curezone.org/forums/fm.asp?i=812430

Here's a link explaining water intoxication. It boils down to osmosis and homeostasis. It's not how much you drink, but how fast you drink it!


http://chemistry.about.com/cs/5/f/blwaterintox.htm


People have died from this occasionally, off and on, in fraternity initiations, too. Apparently people think a water-drinking contest sounds harmless but it can be deadly.

But sure, you could still drink a gallon a day as long as it's spread out.
 

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