We are currently experiencing hydration mania. On social media , water has swiftly become a health accessory. Influencers show off their latest Stanley cup collection worth hundreds of pounds whilst claiming that drinking water alone gave them glowing, clear skin.

While hydration is hugely important to various bodily functions, do we really need to drink several litres a day?

The i Paper asked dieticians to explain the common hydration myths we should ignore, and the rules to ditch. New Feature

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You don’t need to drink three litres a day

It’s recommended by the NHS that adults aim to drink six to eight cups of fluid per day, averaging between 1.5 and two litres, under The Eatwell Guide . Drinking the recommended amount can sup

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