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You probably know that you should drink between 8 and 10 glasses of water each day. But what are the benefits of drinking a lot of water?
It’s calorie-free, inexpensive, and easily obtained. Most people drink when they are thirsty, but usually not enough and certainly not when trying to lose weight and many important functions:
- Water is essential for flushing out waste from your body
- It helps in regulating body temperature
- It helps your brain function
- When dehydrated, the skin can become more vulnerable to skin disorders and wrinkling.
- If you are looking forward to weight loss, water is more beneficial than anything else.
Consider just 7 of the many benefits of drinking a lot of water.
Brain: Brain cells that have plenty of drinking water are able to circulate fresh, oxygen-laden blood more readily. The brain remains fresh and alert. Even a small drop in drinking water levels can make your brain’s performance level drop as much as 20 to 30 percent!
Muscles: Muscle cells with a ready supply of drinking water are able to work longer without tiring. Water delivers a continuous supply of oxygen to muscles. If you are exercising in warm weather, your muscle will need more drinking water every 15 minutes to remain strong.
Cooling system: Your body’s temperature is maintained through drinking water. The water regulates body temperature through sweat. To maintain a normal temperature of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit on hot days, or when exercising, the body sweats. Sweat cools the body, but sweat uses up water. We must have a lot of drinking water to replenish the supply.
Nerves: Nerve cells transmit messages to and from the brain. To do this, they must use electrolytes. Drinking water is an important way to maintain electrolytes at the proper level so that the nerves can do their work.
Stomach and Intestinal Tract: Our bodies use drinking water to digest food in the gastrointestinal tract. Insufficient drinking water will slow the process, resulting in constipation and other medical concerns.
Eye and Mouth Protection: Water keeps your eyes and mouth moist. It washes dirt and dust away from your eyes.
Joints: Drinking water is like oiling your body’s joints. Water lubricates the joints, keeping them flexible, and ensuring smooth motion.
One of the most important benefits of drinking a lot of water is the benefit realized in the kidneys. Urine, which is almost entirely water, removes waste products from the body.
