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Optimal Fluid Intake for the Day and During Exercise
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Drinking an average of 8 ounces or 240 milliliters of fluid per hour is recommended for the first 10 hours of the day to establish a good baseline of hydration. During exercise, one should follow the Galpin equation of body weight in pounds divided by 30 to determine how much fluid to ingest every 15 or 20 minutes.
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On average, you should consume 8 ounces or 236 milliliters of fluid every hour for the first 10 hours of your day, totaling to an average of 80 ounces or 2,360 milliliters of water.
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Summary
On average, you should consume 8 ounces or 236 milliliters of fluid every hour for the first 10 hours of your day, totaling to an average of 80 ounces or 2,360 milliliters of water. This does not mean you need to drink exactly 8 ounces of water every hour.
ChapterOptimal Fluid Intake for the Day and During Exercise
EpisodeHow to Optimize Your Water Quality & Intake for Health
PodcastHuberman Lab
It is recommended to consume eight ounces or 240 milliliters of fluid per hour during the first 10 hours of waking, prior to exercising.
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Summary
It is recommended to consume eight ounces or 240 milliliters of fluid per hour during the first 10 hours of waking, prior to exercising. During exercise, individuals should follow the Galpin equation of body weight in pounds divided by 30 to determine the amount of fluid to consume every 15 or 20 minutes.
ChapterOptimal Fluid Intake for the Day and During Exercise
EpisodeHow to Optimize Your Water Quality & Intake for Health
PodcastHuberman Lab
When our gut and bladder contain fluids and our cells are well hydrated, it causes an increase in activity of the sympathetic nervous system, which leads to the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine, making us more alert due to the mechanical presence of that distension.
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Summary
When our gut and bladder contain fluids and our cells are well hydrated, it causes an increase in activity of the sympathetic nervous system, which leads to the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine, making us more alert due to the mechanical presence of that distension.