Hakam N,  Guzman Fuentes JL,  Nabavizadeh B, et al. Outcomes in Randomized Clinical Trials Testing Changes in Daily Water Intake:  A Systematic Review

Outcomes in Randomized Clinical Trials Testing Changes in Daily Water Intake: A Systematic Review

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Hakam N, Guzman Fuentes JL, Nabavizadeh B, et al. Outcomes in Randomized Clinical Trials Testing Changes in Daily Water Intake: A Systematic Review . JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(11):e2447621. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.47621

Findings  In this systematic review of 18 randomized clinical trials, interventions of increased water intake (or decreased intake in 1 study) were associated with statistically significant greater weight loss and fewer nephrolithiasis events. Single studies suggested benefits related to migraine prevention, urinary tract infection, diabetes control, and hypotension but did not reach statistical significance.

Meaning  While the quality and quantity of evidence in the literature was limited, a small number of studies suggested benefits of water intake on weight loss and nephrolithiasis, while single studies suggested benefits related to migraine prevention, urinary tract infection, diabetes control, and hypotension.

Importance  Several public recommendations exist regarding the amount of daily water intake, yet the supporting evidence is not clear, and benefits of increasing water consumption are not well-established.

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