Is Your Water Intake Enough to Support Kidney Health?

In this eye-opening video, we dive into the essential role water plays in our health and well-being. Are you drinking enough? Join us as we explore the benefits of proper hydration, including improved energy levels, better kidney function, and enhanced cognitive function.
Whether you're an athlete, a busy professional, or just curious about your water habits, this video is packed with valuable information to help you stay hydrated and feel your best. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more health tips!
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[@Judy-fi7ce]

Good information. We hear so many different opinions on this subject. They used to say you need to flush your kidneys by drinking a lot of water. Now they say your kidneys are not a toilet and they do not need to be flushed. Drink when you are thirsty sounds good. I do a lot of my hydrating in the morning. Thanks for all the great videos on many different subjects.

[@janellison5011]

Drinking when you're thirsty is good, except for the elderly, whose thirst mechanism is blunted by age. They (we) can't rely on thirst alone.

[@williammaurer9450]

Love your channel, informed straight talk dummied down so all of us can understand it. You're my "Go To Guys" for trust worthy medical info and education. TYTY!!!

[@areebobful]

I'm a British expat living in Thailand with CKD stage 3. This country is a hot and humid and I drink sufficient water a day mostly to quench my thirst. Your channel is excellent. Keep up the good work.

[@theresablanton2727]

Due to a severe history of kidney stones. I drink a lot of lemon water everyday. And I’ve not had a kidney stone since 2017 when I had to have surgery for the last one.

[@nyxcin1]

When I was in Air Force basic training, even though it was January, we had to drink 2 glasses of water before we were allowed to eat, every meal. Lots of marching, running, standing at attention. I think in spring and summer, basic trainee's had to drink at least 3 glasses of water before every meal but people still fall out dehydrated. San Antonio, TX can be hot and humid. I did lose a lot of weight: maybe all the marching, but maybe because after drinking all that water before every meal, I didn't eat as much. Love your channel! Very informative.

[@jacquelinearcher1158]

Oh goodness me…fancy this cropping up …I was going to ask about Electolites that everyone now claims we need to buy to add to water ?

[@seanh2390]

thanks guys for the video

[@Lazzar1958]

Flashback to back in the day, in the early '70's when I played hockey & there were no water bottles to be seen! (Fortunately I played goal, but there was a lot of sweating going on!)

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes. The suck it up generation. Love the jersey

[@Lazzar1958]

@@TalkingWithDocs Thanks Doc!!

[@julialucas1482]

Thank you for this video. The first thing I do when I wake up is fill a 10-ounce glass with filtered water and let it sit until it is no longer cold. Then I drink it down. Then I fill the glass again, and let it sit on the counter. I usually drink one 10-ounce glass in the morning, one in the afternoon, and one about an hour before bed. I believe water is a detoxifier for our body. I also drink one cup of coffee per day and some diluted juice. The commercial juices are way too sweet. I think sugary juice has a dehydrating effect.

[@ayokay123]

My nephrologist recommends half my body weight in ounces of water per day, but also said that there's no good research to back it up. You're on your own, baby!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yup. Up to you and your thirst primarily

[@zombienectar]

I drink beer , which is made from extra pure water. Having said that, if you are thirsty take a drink of water. If you're not thirsty, don't worry about it.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Listen to your thirst!

[@bobbybeasely6915]

Good info. Thanks doc(s).

[@DPM-dp9on]

What a great guess doctor on the subject. Thank you.

[@riverbender9898]

Thank you for expert recommendations!

[@tawanahicks7439]

I work for a EP cardiologists. He is also my cardiologists and i have PAF. He tells me everyday to hydrate. It can cause your PAF to increase without water.

[@intherockies]

I'm a retired RN and this is my understanding too.

[@miamired1]

What has helped me tremendously is buying a 30 oz Yet Tumbler from Amazon. Whether you are at home or work, it is so much easier to have chilled water within your reach. You can add a bit of ice and the water will be cold 8 hours later. When at work, I would need refill for the afternoon and partial one for the ride home This tumbler fits in most car holders, as long as it does not have a handle. By the time I got home, I had consumed close to a half gallon of water. I found that I was not as hungry when I got home. Previously, I was grabbing some munchies before dinner was ready. There must be some sort of psychology to this. Getting a glass of water is not challenging for most. Perhaps its human nature, if the water is right in front of us, it is more appealing.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

It does help stave off hunger.

[@kalijasin]

I drink water in small amounts, 6oz at a time. It keeps me hydrated without raising my blood pressure.

[@sandie1166]

Excellent timing of this video. Well done, Docs (all three of you)!

[@myghtymouse3043]

As Dr. Zalzal said at the end of the video, I listen to my body and drink (water) when I’m thirsty, and I also monitor the color of my urine.

[@pattiprosperoella3244]

Gotta go, REALLY! Now I have to pee! 😂 ❤❤❤ U Docs!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

🤣🤣

[@pattiprosperoella3244]

@@TalkingWithDocs 😘

[@davidhester9897]

I drink filtered water and never bottled water from a plastic bottle because of the microplastics. Never drink sodas but tea some. I know some say not to but I tend to drink a good bit of water when I eat, I seem to crave it then more than any other time and it's so satisfying to me with food.

[@HazardWolfCorp]

soooo, are your filters not made of plastic housings?

[@julialucas1482]

I watched a video today that said we shouldn't drink water with meals as it interferes with digestion in the stomach.

[@davidhester9897]

@@HazardWolfCorp they say water filter housings are unlikely to contribute to a significant amount of microplastics to your drinking water but a new study has recently come out saying bottled water is anywhere from 10 to 100 times worse than originally thought for microplastics. It's weird but I've never been a big bottled water fan even before knowing how bad it is for microplastics.

[@davidhester9897]

@@julialucas1482 yeah weakens/dilutes stomach acid

[@LacHong3541]

@@davidhester9897I have been drinking tap water since 1981 , I live in beautiful Canada. 🇨🇦

[@disqusrubbish5467]

Always good info. Nice to hear an expert on this.

[@corkion]

Love the Doc's

[@dianemalek436]

My cardiologist said to drink at least 2 liters a day because of the meds that I am on. Any liquid that is not alcoholic or caffeinated. I drink at least 25 oz from a water bottle that keeps it cold (sometimes I drink 2 of these). I also drink plain tea (decaffeinated). I do a lot of walking and have just started training to run a half marathon next June (I will be 70 soon).

[@pattiprosperoella3244]

@@dianemalek436 👏! ♥!

[@jrcimini]

I drink about 3 liters of water, 1/4 liter of lemon, lime and cranberry juice a day. I've had bladder surgery around 4 years ago so plenty of water and bitter fluids were doctor recommended. I also drink around 3/4 liter of black coffee with no sugar in the morning.

[@jean-sebastienrichard7564]

As always docs, great common sense advice!!!! 👍👍👍

[@janvenable9380]

I was hoping you would speak more in your talk about people who have hyponatremia. I have it and I’m limited to 1500 mL a day of water or fluid intake. I’ve been hospitalized more than one time for low sodium and it could be very dangerous. That’s why people when they drink tons of water have no idea what they might be doing to their bodies and have no idea they might have a form of chronic kidney disease that includes hyponatremia. But thank you for addressing the fat people get on about drinking tons and tons of water. They don’t know, that that they could actually die from drinking that much water if they have and diagnosed hypothermia.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Welcome. Yes hyponatremia can be very dangerous. Hope you are ok

[@janvenable9380]

@@TalkingWithDocs yea I am well monitored by my nephrologist.

[@Rmacnation]

2-3 litres of water per day. I do worry, sometimes, about washing out too many electrolytes, particularly sodium.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

It would take a lot to do that as our kidneys are very efficient on keeping a tight balance in our bloodstreams

[@Rmacnation]

@@TalkingWithDocs Thank you for the reply. Thank you for what you do.

[@vickierodriguez-yr9rh]

Thanks for the information. I drink 4 8 oz per day. Also drink juice and tea

[@billybongthornton4285]

What sucks is when you don't get thirsty and get dehydrated . Had that happen to me a couple times

[@RonsonDalby]

I have a colostomy and the advice for ostomates like me is at least 2.5l a day to help avoid constipation or colon blockages.

[@MsAngelaangie]

I drink three 16.9FL OF CBD Hemp Living water a Day only and Fiji water is my second favorite too. Thank you so much for Your kindness. I have one kidney & water is the the best thing to drink. Good Information & Thank you for sharing. I need More water after watching this.

[@Beruthiel45]

I must be one of those who are sensitive to less fluids. For years now my doctor has had me get creatinine blood tests every 3 months, and several times during summers I've had to get retests because the results weren't great, but second time around it's okay. I was told years ago that my kidney function was reduced but nothing more than that. I guess keeping better hydrated in hot weather is a good idea.

[@gypsylynn9419]

I've been fighting kidney stones for 41 years now, started as a teenager. I played a lot of sports/cheerleading you name it. I've had over well over a 100 lithotripsy's. I also have medullary sponge kidneys which as you know assist in growing my stones. I drink when I'm thirsty. I've tried every recommendation from multiple doctors on what I eat and drink and nothing has helped. I am also in kidney failure, right side is where all but 1 litho has taken place. Left kidney does not produce the stones like the right one, not sure why. Just had my nuclear scan done the other day and going for a CT this coming week. I currently have a 1.4cm stone not sure if its a cluster or a whole one. I'm going to see a nephrologist this month for the first time. I know in 2017 my nuclear scan GFR was 17 down from 23 in 2015. I know it's dropped more this time around I just don't feel right and I'm extremely tired. I'm sure removal is coming in the very near future. I really enjoy your video's.

[@amy83079]

I drink about 1 gallon a day. I’m always thirsty and besides black coffee or tea, water is the only liquid I consume.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That’s a lot of water.

[@gloriayouchisonbrown7734]

Thank you Drs, I was told I need to drink half of my body weigh, which would be a lot Thanks for clarification ❤

[@musheopeaus4125]

Who told you that shite ?

[@lilmsgs]

Mayo says senior males should drink a minimum 124 ounces, approximately 3.67 liters/day

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yeah there is no good evidence for that number. Age. Size. Medical issues. Exercise. It all contributes.

[@lilmsgs]

@@TalkingWithDocs I'm not disputing your comment but I find it a bit odd that all these major institutions recommend (with the same caveats) similar daily fluid intake. Male: - Mayo Clinic: 124 oz/daily - Cleveland Clinic: 104 oz/daily - Harvard Health: 125 oz/daily - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: 104 oz/daily - National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (formerly Institute of Medicine): 124 oz/daily

[@sofarsogut]

I've been a volunteer in a home care for seniors where 'they' used to say "older people often don't feel thirsty eventhoug they need to drink" Have an opinion about that ?

[@LalitaBhasin]

I drink about three litres of water every day, helps me with weight management and skin care. Bit of arthritis in knees. Hope it’s not too much ?

[@RichRich1955]

Every time someone claims # glasses of water I go look up what's a glass of water volume. Why not say quarts or liters?

[@davidrenz5886]

Great to hear the facts! So much hype these days. Thank you!...

[@davemac1888]

Good video 👍

[@keith6872]

Drinking too much water causes inner ear fluid buildup up causing temporary hearing loss. Diuretics and less fluid intake can reduce excess inner ear fluid thus improve hearing.

[@kenhurley4441]

I'm not a coffee drinker (Tea) however I've became hooked on ice coffee with French Vanilla additive (sugar free). Does this replace drinking water?

[@alphacentauri8083]

Hyponatremia. Drinking too much water in a short time span can kill you. Look up the case of that lady who died during a radio contest trying to win a Nintendo Wii. The "Hold Your Wee for a Wii" contest proved to be fatal!

[@goldlover5915]

I have been distilling my water for 15yrs and seldom get sick.

[@cookiejones]

One thing I d like to know: does the temperature of the water matter when you drink it? ( I loved chilled water but have heard it should be room temperature) and hot coffee, etc.. does temperature matter when it comes to drink8ng?

[@chipcurry]

Except for someone like me with a little kidney stone challenge. They say more water is better.

[@jennibean71]

My electrolytes get out of wack easy. If I drink too much and pee too much or if I sweet too much, my potassium gets low and messes with my heart rhythm.

[@Chris-ut6eq]

Not sure if this was covered in other video(s) but am curious about electrolyte balance, sodium & potassium. Highly processed foods being high sodium & much lower potassium. And more whole foods are high potassium and low sodium. Then you have the silly sports drinks market which play on fears/ignorance so people spend $$$ on their salty snake oil. I assume as part of the filter function the kidneys are the major player to maintain a healthy balance between sodium/potassium? Are there other factors in this balance? Also interested in the role kidneys play in BP stabilization and role of high blood pressure meds on long term kidney health. Perhaps also how age plays a role in rising BP. Then what does data indicate for mitigation of High BP for us Old timers. As always 👍👍

[@davidlittle6621]

You mean, you should drink water when you're thirsty? Who new! LOL

[@jeffreyduus5440]

* knew. Sorry, I had to

[@DavidinTexas]

'Half your body weight, in ounces' = General rule of thumb? I live in a VERY hot city, w >Frugal A/C...Drinking a bit less than that formula, keeps me Quenched.

[@WhereNerdyisCool]

What about electrolytes? Or the fad with adding salt (LMNT and others)? I can drink water all day and still get that woosey feeling at the end of the day if I'm dehydrated. I've found the sugar free electrolyte.coconut water drinks help a lot. I'm curious about the benefits of those types of drinks !

[@briansmith611]

Great subject... Question I get quite thirsty at work and drunk a fairly high amount of water. Does it help to drink Gator Aide and drinks like that?

[@tonybowers9490]

Obviously fluids are different - water, soft drinks, coffee, tea, milk, energy drinks, etc. But, do they all (for the most part) help in hydration? Say that in a day a person drinks tea, coffee, a soft drink, energy drink, and electrolyte drink. Is drinking those drinks just as beneficial (or, less/more) as drinking the same amount only in water?

[@markoberhaus1414]

Had my left kidney removed in July. How long does it take for the right kidney to adjust? So far my doctor has only instructed me to keep hydrated and not to take Advil.

[@gwizz911]

Told me to not take any NSAIDS.

[@richiegrey5377]

I let my kidneys have very yellow color. I have gone so beyond that with all clear, the kidney doesn’t like that, but you clean everything out I know a little yellow color dark color is not good. I want the difference.Water is 9 + / this is not normal water it’s tainted on the other side

[@corkion]

I have a pint of Guinness a day regards from Ireland

[@j7ndominica051]

People have too much free time if they can conciously count the glasses. Water comes up on the news so often these days. I believe it might be the second time on this channel. If plain water doesn't feel attractive, then you probably don't needed. Count the wastage of water for flushing for every cup. A t.tank is like 7 liters. Needing to pee while out on the street, and the area is all built up, and it is daylight, and everyone's walking in the first gear. You have nowhere to go. I've been there multiple times because I really like coffee. You can carry a big container of "water" in the stomach with free hands. Consider how much water goes into porridge or any kind of flour product, and it takes time to decompose and release it. I've done dry fasting for several days. I believe it was 6. Then I drank two kilos of water, and it was better than sliced bread.

[@Theshowlifeyoungs]

I drink about 3 to 4 liters a day but have drank as much as 6.4 liters in a single day... to much or too little?

[@unclegeorge7845]

You guys just get better and better. Hey; I'd like you to discuss how Dr. Zalzal improved his BMI. I watch my urine. If it starts to get dark at all I up the water intake. Okay, I carbon filter the chlorine out of our tap water and drink a bottle of mineral water almost every day. Kind of robbing Peter so I can pay Paul but my spirit appreciates the effort.

[@CedroCron]

4 Litres a day as per my Urologist because of my Catheter.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Sounds reasonable

[@wdhewson]

Drink to a pale yellow output ???

[@vickiepatterson1748]

We just see a big push for drinking large amounts of water. You don't put a gallon of water on your desk and make sure to drink every drop by the end of the day! This is more of a trend to sell water jugs and fancy tumblers instead of using common sense. When I go for blood work, they tell me to hydrate well before so it's easier for them to take the blood. But I don't start the day with a huge jug of water and have a goal of finishing that jug by the end of the day. If I get thirsty, I drink water. It's that simple. I've seen reports that say it's basically impossible to give an ideal amount of water that should be consumed every day. If anyone tells you to drink 8 glasses of water every day, it's not a fact. It depends on the person, the activity, their medical history, medications they're taking and so much more! People need to start using common sense and listen to their body! Of course it helps to have you great Docs giving us helpful information and real statistics. Thanks for debunking these myths.

[@chrispage2782]

I think “follow your thirst” is really bad advice. Every source I’ve read has said, if you wait until you’re thirsty, it’s too late; you’re dehydrated. As far as my experience you have to be proactive in fluid consumption and stay ahead of the curve. Also what was not mentioned is the amount of water in different foods, like fruit and greens. All these contribute to hydration, and ought to be added to the total fluid consumption per day…another great source of hydration is green tea. hot or cold, hydrates and gives you so much more in antioxidants, etc.

[@jdmccreary]

88 to 96 oz

[@blueroanspecial]

My sister-in law believed she should drink 8 glasses a day. She died unexpectedly, her body ran out of potassium.

[@gloriamaryhaywood2217]

Hmm?🤔 Now that don't sound right. Just because she drank 8 glasses of water per day would not cause her to "run out of Potassium"!

[@timbarton8769]

Please do a video on grounding /earthing

[@RichRich1955]

Friend's nutritionist claims 2qt/day minimum.

[@goldlover5915]

If you are getting up a lot threw the night Drink less.

[@oldschooljeremy8124]

Does a liter a day of Coke count? :D

[@YoBooBoo]

1/2 of body weight in ounces, spread throughout the day.

[@BoomVang]

I never drink water coffee or beer. I drink almost a quart of diet soda per hour, with no bad side effects seen for decades.

[@walkerpantera]

BOY what I'd pay to see how you look.😵‍💫

[@goldlover5915]

Your pee color will tell you if you need more or less no color too much water and light color perfect.