Water Myths EXPOSED: Why 8 Glasses Daily Could Harm Your Kidneys

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Water intake kidney health: What if drinking too much water is more dangerous than not drinking enough? The famous "8 glasses a day" rule has ZERO scientific evidence, and excessive water intake can cause life-threatening hyponatremia... About Dr. Sean Hashmi, board-certified Nephrologist and Obesity Medicine specialist, reveals evidence-based insights about optimal hydration for kidney health. In this video, you'll discover exactly how much water your kidneys need without risking dangerous over-hydration. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction: The dangerous hydration myth 00:46 - What science actually says about water intake 02:53 - The shocking origin of the "8 glasses" myth 05:35 - Water intoxication: When hydration becomes deadly 07:01 - How to know you're properly hydrated (urine color guide) 08:11 - Kidney stones: How water reduces risk by 50% 09:02 - Critical info for CKD patients: When less is more 11:06 - Coffee, tea, and hydration: What counts? 14:04 - Exact water amounts for different situations 17:00 - Key takeaways with specific numbers MUST-KNOW INSIGHTS: - 2-3 liters daily from ALL sources maintains optimal kidney health - not 8 glasses - Drinking more than 8 liters per day risks dangerous hyponatremia (water intoxication) - Every extra 500ml reduces kidney stone risk by 7% - consistency matters more than quantity References Perrier ET et al. "Hydration for Health Hypothesis." European Journal of Nutrition. 2021. Wang HW, Jiang MY. "Water Intake and Lower Risk of Kidney Disease." Medicine. 2021. Sontrop JM et al. "Water Intake, CKD, and Cardiovascular Disease." American Journal of Nephrology. 2013. Valtin H. "Scientific Evidence for '8 X 8'?" American Journal of Physiology. 2002. Adrogué HJ, Madias NE. "Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuresis." NEJM. 2023. Rangan GK et al. "Hyponatraemia From Oral Water Intake." BMJ Open. 2021. Kalantar-Zadeh K, Fouque D. "Nutritional Management of CKD." NEJM. 2017. Qaseem A et al. "Preventing Recurrent Kidney Stones." Annals of Internal Medicine. 2014. Xu C et al. "Fluid Management in Kidney Stone Prevention." Medicine. 2015. Clark WF et al. "CKD WIT Trial: Water Intake and Kidney Function." JAMA. 2018. Wagner S et al. "Water Intake and CKD Progression." Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation. 2022. Maughan RJ, Griffin J. "Caffeine and Fluid Balance." Journal of Human Nutrition. 2003. KDIGO 2024 Clinical Practice Guideline for CKD. Kidney International. 2024. Sawka MN et al. "Exercise and Fluid Replacement." Medicine & Science in Sports. 2007. Dolci A et al. "Personalized Water Intake Prediction." Scientific Reports. 2022. CONNECT & ENGAGE STAY CONNECTED: Subscribe for more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9LQOhavwlGM58bIWbnXTDA?sub_confirmation=1 Website: https://seanhashmimd.com Follow: @seanhashmimd What's your current daily water intake? Are you in the safe 2-3 liter zone? Ask in the comments - I read them all! HELP SOMEONE YOU CARE ABOUT: If you know someone confused about water intake or dealing with kidney concerns, SHARE this video - proper hydration knowledge could prevent serious health issues. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for medical decisions. Views expressed are Dr. Hashmi's alone and do not represent any employer or institution. Individual results may vary. Viewing does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. STRATEGIC HASHTAGS #KidneyHealth #Hydration #WaterIntake #seanhashmimd #EvidenceBasedMedicine