Drinking too much, is it possible? It seems so as doctors have recently been concerned about a trend that is gaining momentum on the Chinese social network. The latter aims at achieve beautiful skin by doubling the recommended daily allowance of water for 30 consecutive days. bearing the name of 30 day gallon water challengeand, this challenge recommends swallowing the equivalent of 3.7 liters to deeply hydrate your skin and make it more plump, smooth and radiant. Better yet (no), it also helps with weight loss, according to TikTokers who have tried it …
Of course, these so-called advantages are not validated by any scientific study serious and, indeed, would also be denounced by experts.
Dr. Noel Young, Clinical Innovation Associate, has expressed his opinion on this in the columns of Stylistand is not very enthusiastic about this new challenge:
“The amount of water needed depends on several factors; such as your environment, your activity level, your age or even your possible health problems. When it is hot it is in fact necessary to drink more, but always in reasonable quantities. While there is no universal limit to the amount of water you should drink each day, it is important to find the right balance because drinking too much water, especially in a short time, can be dangerous. . “
What are the risks associated with excessive water consumption?
If it is true that our body is composed of 65% water, it is not necessary to drink excessively (unless a state of health obliges you to do so, that you take particular drugs, that you practice intense sport, or if you are very hot).
In fact, 1.5 to 2 liters of water is enough to keep you hydrated all day. But what are the risks associated with excessive water consumption? To begin with, there is excessive hydration (i.e. water intoxication), which when it occurs manifests itself in symptoms such as fatigue, lethargy, confusion, headache, nausea and vomiting.
Excessive hydration also tends to drastically lower the sodium level which causes an imbalance of salts in the blood and therefore can “have an impact on the brain”again according to Dr. Young.
No positive effects on the skin to report
If proper hydration allows the body to stay healthy and avoid the phenomenon of skin dehydration, to date there are no positive effects on the appearance of the skin due to excessive consumption of water. As Margarita Lolis, a certified dermatologist and surgeon at the Schweiger Dermatology Group in Hackensack, New Jersey, said. Byrdie : “There is a lack of research demonstrating the impact of water consumption on skin hydration”.
On the other hand, what she is certain of is that the water we drink in large quantities will not necessarily make the skin more beautiful:
“The truth is that when you drink water, it does not automatically go to the skin : hydrates cells once absorbed into the bloodstream and filtered by the kidneys. So on a cellular level, drinking water is great because it washes the system and hydrates our body in general. “
In conclusion: the trend of TikTok is based… On the wind. So, just drink to your thirst!
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Source: Madmoizelle
Ashley Root is an author and celebrity journalist who writes for The Fashion Vibes. With a keen eye for all things celebrity, Ashley is always up-to-date on the latest gossip and trends in the world of entertainment.
