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By Paige Waehner, About.com Guide to Exercise since 2000

Hydration Without Water

Wednesday June 25, 2003
We've always been told that we must drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. But, the Journal of the American College of Nutrition has published a study that says otherwise. Yes, water is the fluid of life, but you can get it from other sources.

What This Means: Water is one of the easiest ways to stay hydrated, but don't rule out things like juice, diet sodas or even coffee. Our Sports Medicine Guide gives more info about the mysteries of hydration.

Comments

March 22, 2007 at 5:26 am
(1) SONIK says:

I em tut

June 13, 2008 at 5:40 am
(2) Office Watercoolers says:

Absolutely right, you can absorb water from any drink and even your food.

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