We've all been told about the importance of drinking an adequate amount of water. But is it possible to hit the tipping point, and overconsume this healthy substance? The truth is that, yes, there is a limit to how much water the body can process, and drinking too much water can put you at risk for certain health conditions.

For the average adult woman, about nine cups of water per day is recommended, and for an average adult man, about 13 cups is recommended, according to the National Institutes of Health. (Keep in mind, a cup is measured as eight fluid ounces.) But some people, particularly endurance athletes, are at danger of overconsuming in an effort to ward off dehydration.

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