The exact answer to the question of how much water a person should drink per day has not yet been found: we all have different body types, diets and activity levels, we live in different environments, etc., so the volume of liquid will be different.
Most people are guided by the feeling of thirst in this matter, although with age this desire and sensitivity to thirst decreases.
If you are unsure whether you are drinking enough water each day, try this simple test.
It is suitable for most adults and involves counting the number of times you go to the toilet.
According to Dr Stuart Galloway, Associate Professor in the Department of Physiology, Exercise and Nutrition at the University of Stirling, the average number of toilet visits per day is between four and six, provided you are adequately hydrated.
If you urinate more than 6 times a day, it is obvious that you have overdone it with the amount of liquid you have drunk.
Likewise, a trip count of less than four means you probably need to drink more water.
The color of the urine also matters: if it is dark, there is not enough liquid; if it is too clear, there is too much water.
