“How much water should I drink daily?”

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“How much water should I drink daily?”

I drink very small amounts of water and I know that it is not good. How much should I drink during the day? I'm 30.

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**Dr. Eugene Strasser** Plastic Surgeon Pompano Beach, FL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Eugene Strasser Plastic Surgeon Pompano Beach, FL

Amount of water one needs depends on heat, activity, and more. Yellow urine indicates low hydration. Drink enough to keep urine clear.

**Lorelei K. Kalua** Dietitian-Nutritionist | Nutrition, Education Denver, CO · Accepted Answer

Lorelei K. Kalua Dietitian-Nutritionist | Nutrition, Education Denver, CO

64-80 ounces of water daily.

**Kirsten Miller** Dietitian-Nutritionist Littleton, Colorado · Accepted Answer

Kirsten Miller Dietitian-Nutritionist Littleton, Colorado

A good general rule is to drink half your body weight in ounces.

**David Medansky** Dietitian-Nutritionist | Nutrition, Education Waddell, AZ · Accepted Answer

David Medansky Dietitian-Nutritionist | Nutrition, Education Waddell, AZ

A minimum of 64 ounces of pure water or one-half of your body weight in ounces. Pure water does NOT include flavored waters.