Water & Hydration
Water is super important for your body because it not only takes up the majority of your body content, but it supports human cellular metabolism, nerve transmission, muscle contraction, temperature regulation, cardiovascular transport of oxygen and nutrients, and numerous other processes.
How Much Will Keep Me Hydrated?
The recommendation for adults is to drink "1.5 liters of water/day", this recommendation however, does not include the intake of other liquids such as milk, tea, coffee, fruit juices, and so on. Because limiting the intake of water and water alternatives will disturb the fluid balance in populations at particular risk of dehydration. It is important to stay hydrated throughout the day for optimal physical and mental mental performance.
Factors such as hot environments, clothing insulation, exercise, and inadequate rehydration leave a risk for potential fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
When Should I Be Drinking Water?
It is important to stay hydrated all throughout the day. Our bodies use water for many functions, so in order for those functions to continue we need to supply our bodies with an efficient amount of water. 8 glasses of water a day has been the general recommendation that we have all heard, but it is important to consider how much you exercise, what kind of environment you live in, and your overall health status to know when you should drink that next glass of water. Drinking water before you get thirsty, is a good way to stay on top of how much water you need during the day.
Overall Benefits of water:
-lubricates the joints, preventing join pain
-helps form saliva for digestion
-helps keep the mouth, gums, and teeth clean
-helps deliver oxygen throughout the body
-supports skin health and premature aging
-supports gut health and the digestive system
-flushes out body waste and is a nutrient transport
-prevents kidney damage
-boosts exercise performance
-prevent hangover symptoms
-supplements the weight loss process
