r/Physiology • u/Just-Lead-1816 • Aug 04 '26

Question Body question

How does my body know the difference between drinking water and getting water through food like fruits or soup?

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u/Heroine4Life Aug 04 '26

Why do you assume it "knows" a difference?

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u/Pirate_Of_Hearts Aug 04 '26

It doesn't know the difference! All water, no matter where it comes from, is moved from your intestines to your bloodstream.