{The body needs water to function effectively but that isn\u2019t good enough reason for you to drink too much water because it\u2019s as dangerous as drinking too little water. This was revealed in a study published in the Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine.
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\n\u201cOur major goal was to re-educate the public on the hazards of drinking beyond thirst during exercise,\u201d study lead author Dr Tamara Hew-Butler, an exercise science professor at Oakland University said.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery single EAH (exercise-associated hyponatremia) death is tragic and preventable, if we just listen to our bodies and let go of the pervasive advice that if a little is good, then more must be better.\u201d<\/p>\n
According to the researchers, drinking too much water or sports drink during a physical activity can lead to death, a condition known as exercise-associated hyponatremia.<\/p>\n
Exercise-associated hyponatremia is a condition that occurs when the kidneys become overwhelmed by the large quantity of liquid it\u2019s forced to process. The body\u2019s naturally occurring sodium can\u2019t keep up with the amount of water, leading to swelling in the cells and in severe cases, death.<\/p>\n
Some common symptoms of EAH include lightheadedness, dizziness, nausea, puffiness and weight gain during a physical activity. Vomiting, headaches, confusion, agitation, delirium, seizures and comas can occur in severe cases and this can be life-threatening, according to Medical Daily.<\/p>\n
People who are in physically challenging events like marathons, triathlons, military exercises, hiking, football, and yoga.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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