12 Foods You Didn't Know Could Kill You

There aren't any firm guidelines about how much water can kill you, but drinking more than a liter (L) or so per hour for several hours isn't something doctors recommend. Read on to learn more about water intoxication, including its symptoms and when it can be life-threatening.Everyone has heard that they should drink 2 liters of water every day. But if you drink 3 times as much, your kidneys will not be able to process this much liquid and get it out of your system. The result can be internal organ and brain edema and respiratory arrest. So, yes, you can get poisoned with water!