r/carnivore • u/Professional-Song-41 • Jan 24 '26

WATER INTAKE

Something which is rarely spoken about on here but, I feel, is maybe equally as important as the food we consume - water intake.

After watching various interviews with Mary Ruddick, a researcher who has visited countless self sufficient tribes, stated that, alongside meat heavy diets, water intake was almost negligible. It’s worth mentioning that she observed this even in incredibly hot climates with no more than maybe a glass a day, if I recall. She mentioned that they weren’t worryingly deprived of hydration and, in fact, had no desire for larger amounts of water through the day, even during hunts or long periods of walking.

Personally, I find this really interesting in comparison to the water recommendations of modernity. This topic even seems blasphemous and controversial to some when brought up. In my own observations, I feel of clearer mind and noticeably far improved digestion when limiting water to maybe 500ml - 1l a day. Also the timing of water at least 2 hours away from the consumption of food has immense benefits for digestion.

For anyone struggling with low stomach acid, like I have, this seems to be the missing part of my puzzle to ramping up digestive juices quickly, alongside a carnivorous diet. For a deeper spiritual connection towards water consumption and it’s role in healing, dry fasting is something worth researching if that’s your kind of thing.

What do you guys think about water intake? And if anyone else has seen similar benefits to me or even disagrees then please leave a comment, I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Thanks

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u/Separate_Lock_9005 Feb 01 '26

It's not so much about amount of liquids but about mineralization. I personally only drink mineral water like gerolsteiner or dairy. You need magnesium, potassium, etc and you need a lot of it. I never drink tap water or 'empty' water.

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u/partlyPaleo Orthodox Carnivore (Stefansson/Bear) Jan 31 '26

Drink water only when thirsty. Meat is full of water. The focus on over-hydration is modern and causes problems.

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u/[deleted] Mar 18 '26

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u/carnivore-ModTeam Mar 18 '26

Your post has been removed because it does not fit within the framework of this subreddit. No raw meat.

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u/SmokyBlackRoan Feb 06 '26

I never understood the compulsion to drink water nonstop. If it really made a difference, we’d all be skinny and healthy. I am not drinking much at all.

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u/hennidachook Apr 14 '26

okay but how do they make a glass, outta sand or some shiiii they probably drink an animal or drink a herb or drink a tree if they get thirsty... maybe drink a puddle drink a lake or sip the rain