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  • Nutrition Science
  • Clinical Research

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  • Public recommendations for daily water intake lack clear supporting evidence.
  • The health benefits of increasing water consumption are not well-established.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review evidence from randomized clinical trials (RCTs) on health outcomes related to altered daily water consumption.
  • To assess the impact of increased or decreased water intake on various health-related outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature search was conducted across PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase up to April 6, 2023.
  • Included studies were RCTs or crossover studies assessing the impact of defined changes in daily water intake on health outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Eighteen eligible studies were included, primarily parallel group RCTs.
  • Increased water consumption was associated with greater weight loss and fewer nephrolithiasis events.
  • Some studies suggested benefits for migraine prevention, urinary tract infections, diabetes control, and hypotension.

Conclusions:

  • Limited clinical trial evidence exists for the health benefits of increased water intake.
  • Water intake may aid weight loss and reduce kidney stone incidence.
  • Further well-designed studies are warranted to confirm these benefits and explore other potential health impacts.