India, March 2 -- Water is regularly touted as the baseline solution for almost everything. You may have heard people treat it as the go-to natural fix for all problems. Getting acne? Drink more water. Not losing weight? Drink more water. Tummy ache? Drink water. While water undoubtedly has its merits, how much is really enough for your kidneys?

We have asked Dr Udit Gupta, consultant- nephrology, ISIC Multispeciality Hospital, who provided a more realistic perspective on water being portrayed as a cure-all, and explained why the 'drink more water' advice is actually more nuanced and has more to the story. For your well-being, understanding how much you truly need to hydrate is crucial. Otherwise, you may end up overhydrating, which is n...