Water myths are free-flowing. Test your knowledge with this true or false quiz.
1. Whether you're thirsty or not, you should drink 8 glasses of watera day.
2. Drinks with caffeine help you stay hydrated.
3. Mixed alcolholic drinks help hydrate the body.
4. Drinking water while eating helps digestion.
5. Oxygenated water helps muscles and improves performance.
ANSWERS:
1. False. You may not need that much. Thirst is a reliable indicator of water needs, so there's no reason to carry a water bottle, unless you're exercising or in a hot or dry environment.
2. True. Caffeinated drinks are diuretics, but they still add, in part, to your fluid intake.
3. False. While many mixed drinks contain water, they can still dehydrate the body like staright alcohol.
4. False. The stomach needs water for digestion, but it gets it from the body
5. False. Studies have shown that it does not improve aerobic performance, nor does it increase your blood oxygen levels
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