Drinking two litres of water a day is a myth, largest-ever study finds

The widely repeated advice to drink two litres of water a day — roughly eight glasses — is a myth, according to the largest study ever conducted on human fluid requirements. Researchers found that actual needs vary significantly by age, weight, climate and physical activity, making a fixed daily norm medically unjustified.

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