HEALTH BENEFITS OF DRINKING WATER

We drink water everyday. Here’s why it’s essential for our bodies.

There are many physical, psychological, and nutritional benefits of drinking water daily. While everyone’s body is different, there is no correct answer for how much water you should consume per day. A healthy balance is somewhere between 8-12 cups. The answer can vary significantly depending on factors like geographical location, temperature, activity levels and age.

If you’re unsure with how much water you should consume, please check with your doctor.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF DRINKING WATER

• Improves Physical Performance

  Since even minor percentages of water loss can have an impact on physical performance, drinking water and staying adequately hydrated during all types of physical activity is important for maintaining peak physical performance.

• Increases Energy

  Lack of energy, as well as physical and mental fatigue, are the most common symptoms associated with dehydration. A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition found that fluid loss of 1.6% was detrimental to working memory and increased feelings of anxiety and fatigue.

• Improves Brain Function

  Water improves brain functions such as concentration and memory. The human brain controls all activities of our bodies. These include cognitive functions such as learning and remembering, motor functions, vision, and essential life functions such as breathing, heart rate, and even hunger.

• Treats Constipation

  Drinking water treats constipation that arises from insufficient fluid intake, especially when one has diarrhea or fever which promote dehydration. Constipation refers to difficult or infrequent bowel movements, hard stool, or a feeling that the rectum is not totally empty after a bowel movement.

• Helps for Weight Loss

  Drinking water helps weight loss by increasing feelings of being full, raising metabolism, and acting as a substitute for sugary drinks. Weight loss is defined as a reduction in total body weight induced by either voluntary or involuntary circumstances. Increasing water consumption may help weight reduction by raising metabolism, which can increase the number of calories burned daily.

• Prevents Dehydration

  Dehydration is caused by increased fluid loss (vomiting, diarrhea, excessive sweating, burns), decreased fluid intake (pharyngitis, other debilitating illnesses), or both. Preventing dehydration can be accomplished by drinking sufficient water daily, as generally guided by one’s own sense of thirst.

• Carries Oxygen to Cells

  The oxygen absorbed through the lungs from the surrounding air is bound to red blood cells which are “dissolved” in plasma, the liquid component of blood that allows circulation. Plasma is 90% water, therefore water acts as a carrier medium that allows for blood circulation, which is essential for the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to all cells.

• Provides Electrolytes
  Water can contain minerals and electrolytes, however, their quantities in different water supplies vary greatly. They may be present in drinking water sources naturally as is the case with mineral waters that come from underground sources with stable concentrations, or they can be intentionally added. As such, drinking water can be an important source of electrolytes for individuals.
  

And so much more… don’t forget to have a glass of water as you’re reading this!

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