Should You Drink 1.5 Liters Of Water Upon Waking?

Written by: Mantasha Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra

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Here's A More Balanced Approach:

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Hydrate Gradually

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Listen To Your Body

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Adjust To Needs

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[{"selector":"#anim-9d7d70ec-6814-44ec-8232-2ece0d892758","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-91a6f4b9-643e-45f1-b811-2edfe52f6413","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 149.46725%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Drinking water upon waking can kickstart your metabolism and aid digestion, but 1.5 liters is likely excessive and may cause discomfort. Photo Credit: Shutterstock