The Importance of Drinking Water

You need water!

You read it right. Water prevents you from dehydration. It gives refreshment and keeps every system in your body to function properly.

According to Healthline article written by Joe Leech, MS -- Medically reviewed by Jillian Kubala, MS, RD, these are the 7 Science-Based Health Benefits of Drinking Enough Water:

 

Helps maximize physical performance.

-        This is beneficial during intense exercise or activity as well as high heat temperature.

Affects energy levels and brain function.

-        Other studies have shown that mild dehydration can impair mood, memory, and brain performance.

 May help prevent and treat headaches.

-        In most research, headaches are one of the most common symptoms of dehydration.

 May help relieve constipation.

-        To increase fluid intake is way helpful in decreasing constipation.

May help treat kidney stones.

-        Given the information as higher fluid intake it increases the volume of urine passing through the kidneys which will less likely to form mineral crystals in the system.

Helps prevent hangovers.

-        As water reduces headaches out of alcohol.

Can aid weight loss.

-        It is effective when water is consumed half an hour before meals as it can make your stomach full which causes you to eat fewer foods and calories to burn.

It is highly recommended that you drink eight glasses of water per day because your body needs more water.

 Stay hydrated!

 

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