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Harvard’s Nutrition Source says the eight-glasses rule may not suit every person, that fluid figures are general guidance rather than a daily target, and that drinking less does not necessarily compromise health for the average person. DIRECT_TEXT

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One of the most familiar sayings is to aim for “8 glasses a day,” but this may not be appropriate for every person. ... It’s important to note that these amounts are not a daily target, but a general guide. In the average person, drinking less will not necessarily compromise one’s health as each person’s exact fluid needs vary, even day-to-day.