José Luis Górriz, doctor: “You shouldn’t be dehydrated; 2 liters is the minimum, and we shouldn’t force ourselves to drink more”

As the years go by, health and self‑care naturally become a top priority for many people — and for good reason. Keeping the body healthy and youthful not only supports a longer, more comfortable life, but also helps reduce the risk of illnesses and infections.

How much water should we be drinking every day?

With that in mind, nephrologist José Luis Górriz appeared on the podcast Tus amigas las hormonas, hosted by Isabel Viña. During the conversation, the kidney‑health specialist covered a wide range of topics related to renal care, with a particular focus on how much water people should drink each day to stay hydrated without overdoing it.

“Do we really need to drink two liters of water a day, or is that just a myth?” Viña asked.

Górriz responded that “the key is not being dehydrated,” explaining that roughly two liters a day — including water, soups, and broths — is the minimum most people should consume. He also emphasized that people shouldn’t force themselves to drink three liters of water daily.

“The body needs to stay hydrated because dehydration causes many problems — kidney issues, renal toxicity, even kidney failure. Being dehydrated is what’s harmful,” he said. Górriz added that there are only two situations in which he recommends drinking more than two liters in a single day: for patients with kidney stones, to help “flush” the system, and for people with urinary tract infections, where increased fluids can have a similar effect.

Viewers react with skepticism

The video has quickly gained traction, racking up nearly 100,000 views, 2,000 likes, and around 40 comments in just a few weeks. But many viewers expressed skepticism about the nephrologist’s claims, arguing that they couldn’t find scientific studies supporting the recommendations.

“What studies is he referring to when he makes those statements?”, “I’ve always heard you should drink water based on your body weight,” “People say you need three liters a day if you take creatine,” and “I don’t believe anything you’re saying” were just some of the reactions flooding the comments section.

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