Water and Well-Being
Lifestyle Easy 7 days
Start the Health OS protocol "Water and Well-Being" (lifestyle-water-intake) and show me today's step.
Goal
Test how water intake affects energy levels
Hypothesis
Insufficient water intake lowers energy and cognitive function
Even mild dehydration (1-2%) impairs mood and concentration (Ganio 2011)
Expected Effects
- ↑ energy_level
Phases
1
Baseline
3 days- Drink water as usual
- Count the number of glasses of water per day
- In the evening, rate your energy level (1-10)
2
Increased Water Intake
4 days- Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day
- Spread it evenly throughout the day
- Count the number of glasses
- In the evening, rate your energy level (1-10)
Tracked Metrics
Primary
- ↑ energy_level
Evaluation
Method: compare_phase_means
Design: baseline (3 days) → intervention (4 days)
Safety
Disclaimers
- Don't drink more than 3-4 liters a day — too much water is also harmful
- With kidney issues — consult a doctor
Stop Conditions
- Hyponatremia (nausea, headache, confusion)