Water, making up more than half of the human body composition, can safely be said to be the basis of life. Beyond being essential for our existence, however, water serves so many other purposes that help us maintain healthful bodies.
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It is important to keep up our body water levels, because we are constantly using water in all our cells, organs, and tissues to regulate body temperature and maintain other bodily processes. We lose body water through breathing and sweating, and that’s why it’s important to rehydrate by drinking water and fluids and eating foods that contain water.
In addition to quenching our thirst in a way that no other drink can, here are a few benefits of drinking an adequate amount of water daily:
If you drink too little, though, you may be at risk of developing kidney stones.
How Much Water Do You Need?
The amount of water you need to consume depends on different factors, e.g. the climate you live in, how physically active you are, and whether you’re experiencing an illness or have any other health problems. Here are a few guidelines to consuming the water that you need:
Here are some added bonuses of drinking enough water:
Now, that you know all of this, what are you waiting for? Fill that glass with water today!
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Ajibola Abdulkadir is a medical doctor currently practicing occupational medicine in Lagos, Nigeria. She has a keen interest in health education and women’s health. She’s an avid encourager of education in any form and is passionately driven to educate Africans on their healthcare needs.
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