Six unexpected health benefits of drinking water

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It is known that drinking water plays a role in maintaining the health of the entire body. But many people do not get enough of it. Nutritionist Batul El Alva spoke about the beneficial properties of such water.

If you drink enough water every day, it will help you avoid dehydration. In this condition, a person faces “brain fog”, mood swings, and elevated body temperature. And very often, when dehydrated, you start to feel dizzy, fatigue and exhaustion quickly appear, you get a headache, your mouth becomes dry, skin problems appear, and the color of your urine changes.

And since water does not contain calories, you can even lose weight if you replace soda or sugary tea with a glass of water.

However, you will not be able to drink a lot of water if you have certain health problems. These are kidney, liver, heart diseases, hormonal disorders. There are also medications that cause water retention in the body: for example, opioid painkillers, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, certain antidepressants.

On average, a person should drink four to six glasses of water per day for normal life. And if he is faced with high physical exertion, then water consumption should be even higher.

Water has six amazing effects.

Makes joints more flexible. Joints are surrounded by cartilage, which consists of 85% water. And if you drink enough water, your joints will creak less.

Improves digestion. This way, food will be digested and absorbed faster.

Protects skin from dryness. Your skin will glow thanks to the consumption of enough water: it will become moisturized and more elastic.

Beneficially affects mental functions. Scientific studies have shown that brain cells shrink when dehydrated.

Removes toxins. Due to a lack of water, you may develop problems with your lungs, heart, kidneys, and bladder.

Transfers oxygen throughout the body. Plasma is approximately 90% water. Therefore, if there is a lack of fluid, it simply will not be able to function normally.