"The apparent weight loss effects of water have been subject to some scientific research.This evidence has been used by some of the scientists who worked on this research, and by others, to bolster suggestions that people who are trying to lose weight can benefit from augmenting \u2013 but not replacing \u2013 their dietary programs by drinking water, either before meals or at any time. Such advice had previously been given by dieticians even before the most recent research was published."@en . .