A TikToker was recently hospitalised after attempting a viral fitness challenge called 75 Hard. The challenge involved drinking approximately four liters of water daily for 75 days, following a strict diet without alcohol or cheat meals and doing two 45-minute workouts each day.
The challenge gained popularity after being initiated by YouTuber Andy Frisella. Michelle Fairburn, who participated in the challenge, shared a video on TikTok explaining that she believed she suffered from water poisoning, a condition that can arise when consuming more than three to four liters of water within a short period.
Following a series of examinations, the doctor informed her about a significant sodium deficiency. As an alternative to drinking the excessive four liters per day, she was advised to consume less than half a liter of water daily.
However, as per researchers, people only require about 1.5 litres to 1.8 litres of water a day which is lower than the two litres typically recommended. According to Mayo Clinic, about 3.7 liters of fluids a day for men and 2.7 liters of water a day for women is enough.
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