8 Glasses a Day? Not Exactly. Here’s What You Actually Need.

8 Glasses a Day? Not Exactly. Here’s What You Actually Need.


You’ve heard it your whole life: “Drink 8 glasses of water a day.”

But here’s the truth no one told you…

That advice? Outdated. Oversimplified. And possibly not right for your body at all.

Let’s bust the myth — and show you how to hydrate smarter (not harder).


💡 Where Did “8 Glasses a Day” Even Come From?

The idea originated from a 1945 US Food & Nutrition Board recommendation. But here’s the part most people ignore:

The original statement said we need ~2.5 litres of water daily — but that includes water from food (like fruits, soups, veggies).

Somehow, over time, it got turned into “8 glasses” — and stuck.


🚫 Why It Doesn’t Work for Everyone

Hydration needs depend on:

  • 🏃♂️ Activity level

  • ☀️ Climate

  • 🍎 Diet

  • 🧬 Age, weight, body composition

  • 💧 How clean your water actually is

If you’re in a hot part of Australia, moving a lot, or drinking water loaded with chlorine or fluoride — your needs are very different.


✅ What Actually Matters

Instead of counting glasses, focus on:

  • Clear or pale yellow urine

  • Steady energy levels

  • No dry mouth / chapped lips

  • Fewer headaches / cravings

Bonus: when your water tastes clean, you naturally drink more.
That’s why we always start with a Trinity Filter at home.


🔁 And Don’t Forget Absorption…

It’s not just about how much you drink — it’s about how well your body absorbs it.

  • Drinking water with meals? Slower absorption.

  • Sipping throughout the day? Better hydration.

  • Water with chlorine or fluoride can irritate gut lining, making absorption harder.


💧 Want to Boost Your Hydration Efficiency?

Try:


🚿 Bonus Tip:

Unfiltered shower water = dry skin = more water loss through the skin.
The Shower Mate keeps skin balanced so your hydration efforts actually last.


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