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What is the proper way to drink?

Drinking sufficient water can stimulate your metabolism and prevent excess weight gain – right? It’s also said to bolster your muscles and keep your skin wrinkle-free. We asked nutrition researcher Stefan Kabisch about the facts and the fiction.

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