Does drinking water actually make you stupid?

Question

I read somewhere that if you drink more water than necessary, the bloating caused from it directs blood flow away from the brain.

But if it's true, then wouldn't other drinks make you stupid as well?

Answer 1

Yes & No...

No, it doesn't make you stupid. The human body is comprised of mostly water. It is a necessary component in assisting the human body to function proper.

Yes, the rapid and intake of large amounts of water is dangerous and can be fatal. How so? Along with the necessary component water, your body chemistry is also comprised of elements like salts & electrolytes (Definition: Any of various ions, such as sodium, potassium, or chloride, required by cells to regulate the electric charge and flow of water molecules across the cell membrane). So, if you drink too much water (example: 1-2 gallons within 5-10 minutes) you risk messing up that delicate balance of body chemistry.

Sadly, within the past few years deaths have occured on college campuses across the country where young people (mostly guys) engage in "hazings" while trying to join silly fraternity organizations. Often they are told to drink large amounts of water just like I described above and ultimately died. Also, a young woman died doing the same thing in a stupid radio contest in order to win a video game system. So, to answer your question...no, water doesn't make you stupid...some people just already are.

Answer 2

I hope not, they tell you that is the most healthy drink you can have... maybe if you drink those junk drinks, like energy drinks..that makes your heart speed up and is bad for your body.  

Answer 3

no,  drinking booze does!

Answer 4

Drinking water period does not make you stupid. Your brain is made up of 97% water already, if you bloat anywhere it's in your tissues. Drinking water excessively in a short period of time is dangerous, but it doesn't make you dumb.

Answer 5

Hoep Not I am drinking water right now!! LOL  

Answer 6

no!

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Answer 7

That can't be true, can it? i don't know. where did you here this?

Answer 8

No

Answer 9

How many gallons have you been drinking a day?

Answer 10

no way. water is sopose to be good for you.

Answer 11

The water from the tap will make you stupid.  Although anyone who wishes to drink fluoride and chlorine doesn't have an abundance of braincells as it is.