We always need water to protect our health and sustain our lives. Water makes up 55 - 75% of our body. 90% of our brain, 75% of our muscles, 22% of our bones, and 83% of our blood consist of water. Water has a role in regulating metabolism and the reactions that occur in our body. Men need to drink 3.7 liters of fluid daily and women need to drink 2.7 liters of fluid. There are many liquids we drink other than water; tea, coffee, fruit juices, herbal and fruit teas, etc. Since some of the beverages have a diuretic effect, they will not meet the amount of water the body needs and will also increase the excretion of water from the body, so it is necessary to get water only by drinking water. If too little water is consumed, disorders such as fatigue, attention difficulties and memory disorders may occur. We have many reasons why we need to drink water regularly.
The effect of water on slimming is a known fact. Thanks to the volume it creates in the stomach, it increases the daily energy spent by eating less and increasing the metabolism.
BENEFITS OF DRINKING WATER
It ensures the transportation of oxygen and nutrients to the cells and carries away waste materials. It facilitates excretion from the kidneys. It is very necessary for body tissues such as mouth, eyes, ears and nose to be moistened and not to dry out.
The majority of body fluids such as blood, gastric fluid, saliva, amniotic fluid during pregnancy and urine consist of water. All cells, from our hair to our nails, need water. Since our brain consists almost entirely of water, if we do not drink water, we may experience headaches, migraine attacks, and concentration problems. It contributes greatly to preventing constipation by softening the stool.
Most of the minerals our body needs are found in water. Our body needs a lot of water in flu infections and it reduces the risk of colds, urinary tract infections, kidney stones and bladder cancer. Dietitians say that it is an unforgettable fact that if enough water is drunk, the digestive system works healthier, toxic substances are excreted and constipation is prevented, and the risk of bladder and bowel cancer will decrease. They agree.
To understand that we are thirsty; If our urine color is dark and its smell is pungent, if our skin flakes off regardless of summer or winter, if the feeling of hunger continues despite eating, and if the feeling of fatigue and joint and muscle pain increases, it may be due to dehydration.
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