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How Much Water to Drink a Day
By Diane Hanson
All of us can't survive without water, the vital source of live. Water, after oxygen
is the second most element for survival. Water makes up more than two-
All cells and organs need water to function – from regulating body temperature and bringing oxygen to the cells, to cushioning joints and removing waste and toxins from the body.
Insufficient water intake can cause fatigue, lack of energy, headaches, constipation, dry scaly skin and chapped lips. Severe dehydration have an effect on your blood pressure, circulation, digestion, body weight, mental abilities and kidney function.
So, the million-
There isn't a straight-
Everyday, you lose water through your breath, perspiration, urine and bowel movements. For your body to function optimally, you must replenish lost fluids by consuming beverages and foods that contain water.
If the weather's very hot, or you’ve been very active and sweaty, or you’ve had diarrhea and/or vomiting, you’ll need to drink more to keep hydration level up.
Also, you may have to increase water intake if you develop certain conditions, such as bladder infections or urinary tract stones.
One interesting fact is that overweight people need more water. The larger the metabolic load placed on the liver means that the kidneys must receive adequate water each day in order to maintain normal function.
On the other hand, some medical conditions like heart failure and some types of kidney, liver and adrenal diseases may impair excretion of water and even require that you limit your water intake.
While good old plain water is ideal, you don't need to rely only on what you drink to meet your water needs. What you eat also provides a significant portion of water.
On average, food (such as soups, fruits and vegetables) provides about 20 percent of total water intake, while the remaining 80 percent comes from water and beverages of all types.
Beverages such as milk, juices, squash and fizzy drinks will all add water to your system. However, caffeinated beverages such as tea, coffee, colas and alcohol have a slight diuretic effect. They can make you produce more urine than other drinks.
So, if you drink caffeinated beverages, be sure to drink one more glass of plain water to make up for the fluid loss.
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