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Latest study : De Silva, 2020

The effects on patients with chronic kidney disease of the use of purified and reverse osmosis water for drinking

Can dehydration influence mood?

The brain is mostly made of water, so how does dehydration affect mood, fatigue and concentration?

Hydration Courses for Dietitians by EuHHAC

Are you a dietitian? Consult the Hydration Ressource Center to learn more about healthy hydration.

Increased water intake improves cognitive performance in children

This study shows that increasing water intake to 2,5L/day in children significantly improved cognitive flexibility.

Worried about dehydration? Wondering how much you should drink every day?

The most recent official recommendation about water requirement, as published by the European Food Safety Authority in 2010

0-6 months 680 ml/d (Through milk) 6-12 months 800-1000 ml/d

1-2 years 1100-1200 ml/d 2-3 years 1300 ml/d 4-8 years 1600 ml/d

9-13 years Boys: 2100 ml/d Girls: 1900 ml/d

14 years > Boys: 2500 ml/d Girls: 2000 ml/d

Men 2500 ml/d Women 2000 ml/d

+ 300 ml/d vs adults

+ 600-700 ml/d vs adults

Same as adults