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2548188 No.2548188 [Reply] [Original]

How long does water take to absorb into the body?

For example, if you haven't had water all day and you just slam like a half gallon... how long before it's in and everything is all balanced and good?

>> No.2548206

Also, if you're already dehydrated compared to in the process of drinking. Obviously drinking will dehydrate you if you take in enough, but is one case faster than the other?

>> No.2548217

Not op here, does one absorb water trough the skin while taking a bath?

>> No.2548219

rates vary considerably depending on the waters source and composition

anywhere from 30 seconds to 30 or so minutes

>> No.2548225

>>2548217

what happens to the skin on your finger tips when you are in water for an extended period of time

>> No.2548226

>>2548217

depends on composition of bath water and hydration level of the bather

usually not a significant amount, but if you use some mineral salts in the bath, like epsom salt, you can absorb some

>> No.2548233

>>2548225

this is water building up in the outer layers of skin because it can't absorb very quickly all the way in

>> No.2548240

>>2548226
>>2548225

Thank you :)

>> No.2548257

>drinking will dehydrate you if you take in enough

wait what

>> No.2548276

>>2548257

Alcohol dehydrates you.

>> No.2548299

>>2548276
alcohol isn't just water

>> No.2548379

>>2548276
>alcohol

Well now I'm just confused.