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Too much of a good thing? Water overdose is real, and it’s scary

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While most of us need to be reminded to drink more water, there is always an exception to the rule. Ever heard of hyponatremia?

It’s a fancy word for water intoxication, and it happens when you drink too much water. It seems people everywhere are constantly reminding us: “You need to drink more water.” So how in the world does overhydration even happen?

Well, it all comes down to sodium levels. The sodium in our body has the job of balancing fluids in and around the cells, according to the National Institutes of Health.

Drinking too much water can cause an imbalance, forcing the liquid to move from your blood to inside your cells, making them swell.

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