Published July 1, 2022, 6:16 p.m. by None
Water is a substance composed of the chemical elements hydrogen and oxygen. It forms about 60% of human body and it is very essential to maintain a lot of physiological process in the body which include; temperature regulation, food digestion, energy generation, movement of joints and coordination of biological function.Drinking water can prevent dehydration, a condition that can cause unclear thinking, result in mood change, cause your body to overheat, and lead to constipation and kidney stones.Why you should Drink WaterTemperature regulationWater functions as a major thermoregulator in the body by redistributing temperature and dissipation of heat through sweats. If the body becomes too hot, water is lost through sweat and the evaporation of this sweat from the skin surface removes heat from the body. Weight lossScience suggests that water can help with weight loss in a variety of ways. It may suppress your appetite, boost your metabolism, and make exercise easier and more efficient. Drinking water could help reduce your overall liquid calorie intake. Because water contains no calories, filling your glass with H2O instead of higher calorie alternatives such as juice, soda, sweetened tea or coffee can reduce your overall liquid calorie intake.ExcretionWater facilitates the removal of waste from the body. Urine is, largely, composed of water and waste product from the body. Water also makes stool soft and thereby facilitates its removal. In other words, the more hydrated you are, the easier it is for your system to move things along and the less likely you are to suffer from constipation and bloating.In addition, adequate hydration promotes kidney function, flushes harmful bacteria from the urinary tract, and prevents kidney stones, which can occur with more concentrated urine, according to Huggins.Water Regulates Blood PressureAlong with a healthy diet, drinking water and staying properly hydrated can also help maintain healthy blood pressure. Keeping yourself hydrated by drinking six to eight glasses of water every day improves blood pressure. Water aids Muscles formation and functionWhen water is taken, it helps to transport the nutrients needed for producing protein and glycogen structures, the building blocks of muscles in the body which assist the building of muscle mass.In order to move and flex your muscles as well, you need water. If your body is dehydrated, your muscles will be deprived of necessary electrolytes needed for the contraction and relaxation of muscle which will affect the function and may cause cramps. Water aids digestionTaking water after a meal helps to breakdown and process the food (Digestion). Water is vital for good health. Water and other drinks helps break down food so that your body can take in (absorb) the nutrients. Water also makes stool softer, which helps prevent constipation.Skin ImprovementWater helps to reduce wrinkles. Water keeps body hydrated and refreshed and helps to maintain skin's elasticity. People who drink large amounts of water are less likely to suffer from scars, wrinkles, and soft lines and they won't show as many signs of aging as those who drink little amounts of water. If the outermost layer of the epidermis doesn't contain enough water, skin will lose elasticity and feel rough. Tips for staying hydrated:Keep a bottle of water with you throughout the day.Drink water when you wake up.Drink water during meals.Drink water before, during and after an exercise.Eat water-rich foods(watermelon, apple, lettuce, peaches).
