Our Source of Life is Water

Water gives life to all beings without discrimination.

Water, which makes up 60-70% of the body weight, although it varies depending on age, gender and weight, is absorbed into the bloodstream and distributed throughout the body after being absorbed in the digestive system. After participating in some chemical reactions within the cell, it is filtered from the kidneys through the bloodstream and excreted from the body as urine. Some of it is eliminated from the body through the skin, respiratory and digestive systems.

• From the kidneys with urine; 1500 ml

• From the skin through sweating; 500 ml

• From the lungs with breathing air; 500 ml

• From the intestines with feces; 100-200 ml

Water is necessary for the continuation of normal body functions!

All systems, organs and cells in the body have sufficient water. They cannot function without it. All metabolic processes in the body can only take place in the presence of sufficient water. Water, which is an indispensable part of life, has numerous functions. Water, which forms a part of body tissue and organ structures, is a means for removing metabolic wastes in the body. The body's thermostat is a temperature regulator. It contributes to the regulation of body temperature by evaporating from the pores in the skin. It delivers nutrients and hormones such as minerals, vitamins, proteins, carbohydrates and fats that the cells need to the cells, tissues and organs in need, and carries the waste products resulting from metabolic activities to the excretory organs. In addition to all these, it balances the volume of blood and helps digestion of foods.

The benefits are countless!

• There is no life without water

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• Water is the basic energy source

• It has a carrier function in the body. It provides nutrients and oxygen to the cells and transports waste materials to relevant organs such as kidneys, lungs and liver to be eliminated from the body

• Water constitutes most of the blood and lymph system

• Increases the oxygen carrying capacity of red blood cells

• Regulates blood production systems in the bone marrow

• It dilutes the blood, clots in the heart and brain vessels Protects against heart attack and stroke by preventing overload

• Helps balance and transport substances that control blood pressure

• Is important for brain functions

• Increases attention and work efficiency

• Prevents memory loss in old age

• Reduces the risk of diseases such as Alzheimer's, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's

• Prevents stress, tension and depression

• Regulates sleep

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• Anti-oxidant

• Helps relieve fatigue

• Prevents DNA damage and It helps repair mechanisms work better

• It contributes to the healthy functioning of the immune system and strengthens it against various diseases, including cancer

• It is the main lubricating substance in the joint cavities

• It prevents the discs between the vertebrae from herniating and wearing out by helping them stay healthy

• It ensures the body's temperature balance.

• It makes the skin smoother, softer, brighter and more flexible and reduces the signs of aging

• Protects eye health

• It regulates appetite and controls weight gain

• It is the main solvent of all nutrients, vitamins and minerals

• It facilitates the digestion process by breaking down the food into small pieces

• Water increases the absorption of beneficial substances in the food

• The intestines help ensures regular functioning, prevents constipation

• Regulates the amount of fat stored in the body and weight gain

• Reduces the risk of urinary tract infection and kidney stones

An adult's daily water need is about 2.5-3 liters!

Normal body functions can continue in a healthy way. For this purpose, fluid intake and fluid loss must be in a certain balance. When this balance is disrupted, health problems begin to arise. While you can survive for 4 weeks without food, you can only survive for 3-4 days without water. For daily body functions Approximately 1000 ml of the required water comes from food and approximately 1500 ml from beverages and external sources; Approximately 300 ml is provided by the water released as a product of chemical reactions during cell metabolism.

Not consuming enough water is the most important cause of fatigue felt during the day!

Consuming water regularly and in sufficient amounts reduces back and joint pain by 80%, the risk of bowel cancer by 45%, the risk of breast cancer by 79% and the risk of bladder cancer by 50%. Dry mouth is a result of excessive water loss and is a signal that many structures in the body are starting to fail. Complaints felt vary depending on the level of fluid loss.

• 1%: Feeling of thirst, deterioration in body temperature balance, deterioration in physical performance

• 3%: Severe deterioration in body temperature balance, feeling of extreme thirst

• 4%: 20-30% decrease in physical performance

•  5%: Headache, fatigue,

•  6%: Weakness, tremors

•  7%: Fainting if physical activity continues

•  10%: Loss of consciousness

•  11%: Body resistance, possible death

•  12%: 97% mortality

•  15%: 100% mortality

The danger that comes with heat; fluid loss!

Especially in hot weather, the body's water need increases significantly as fluid losses from the lungs through respiration and from the skin through sweating increase. At such times, it is more accurate to evaluate the body's water need by the amount of urine produced, not by the amount of fluid consumed. Although it is sufficient for the kidney to excrete at least 500 ml of urine per day to clean harmful waste materials from the body, the ideal amount should be 1500-2000 ml per day. Because decreased urine amount increases the risk of diseases such as kidney stones and urinary tract infections. Insufficient water consumption disrupts this balance, and after a while, the functions of many vital organs, including the kidneys, begin to be negatively affected due to accumulated toxic substances. Although the kidneys are organs that are quite tolerant to thirst, 3-4 ha Permanent losses in kidney functions may occur in prolonged fluid intake deficiency such as phtha.

Symptoms of water deficiency in the body;

• Dry mouth

• Dark yellow urine

• Constipation

• Loss of skin elasticity

• Heart palpitations

• Cramps and muscle spasms in men

• Nausea

• Dizziness

• Feeling of fatigue and exhaustion

• Drying of eye springs

• Increase in body temperature

To reduce fluid loss;

• Do not go out between 11.00-16.00 unless absolutely necessary

• Wear light-coloured, loose-fitting, cotton clothes, especially on hot days

• Do not exercise under the sun

• Drink 2.5-3 liters of water daily

• Drink ayran, soda or sports drinks

• Eat fruits, vegetables and salad

• Keep alcohol consumption balanced

• Limit coffee and tea consumption

Consuming too much water also has harms!    

Enough. As important as water consumption is, consuming too much water is also dangerous. It is also possible that as a result of excessive water consumption, the concentration capacity of the kidney is exceeded and its functions are negatively affected. Sudden decrease in sodium and electrolyte levels in the blood due to excessive water consumption may cause cerebral edema, nausea, vomiting, weakness, and changes in consciousness. Progression of this condition may cause coma and even death.

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