How much water is necessary to drink daily for health?

 

60% of our body is made up of water and we need it for all bodily functions.

Water flushes toxins from the body, transports nutrients to cells, lubricates joints, and aids digestion.

If you don't drink enough water, dehydration can lead to bad breath, dizziness, mental confusion, and other problems.

But the important question is how much water our body needs daily?

The answer is not easy because the amount can be different for each person, depending on body mass, exercise or physical activity, weather and other factors.

How much water does our body need daily?
You may have heard that it is important to drink 8 glasses of water per day, but the reality is that water needs can vary.

In this regard, the Institute of Medicine advises that men should consume 13 cups of fluid (about 3 liters) and women 9 cups (a little more than 2 liters) of fluid per day.

Pregnant women should drink 10 cups of water a day while breastfeeding women should drink 12 cups of water.

If the weather is hot then more water may be needed especially if you are sweating profusely.

Similarly, there is a need to drink more water if you have a seasonal disease like cold, fever or cholera.

Adequate amount of water consumption is necessary even in cold weather otherwise there may be negative effects on various body functions.

It should be noted that apart from water, the body also receives fluid from drinks and certain foods, which is considered water.

Certain diseases such as heart failure or certain kidney diseases require restriction of water intake, but this should be decided in consultation with a doctor.

How much water should children drink?

Like adults, water intake for children depends on age, body weight, gender, and other factors.

However, medical experts advise children and young people to drink 6 to 8 cups of water daily, while it is also important to consume fruits and vegetables from which the body gets water.

Drink half a cup of water every 15 to 20 minutes during sports or exercise.

Benefits of Drinking Adequate Amount of Water
Drinking water flushes toxins from the body through urine, waste and sweat, improves joint health, prevents constipation and protects tissues.

Who can say 'water' for SIM?

Apart from water, the body gets fluids from drinks and foods.

But the high amount of sugar and calories in soda and sugary drinks can be harmful.

Tea and coffee also provide water to the body, but these two drinks contain caffeine, so they should be avoided in large quantities.

Fruits and vegetables like cucumbers, mattes, watermelons and others also provide adequate amount of water to the body while also making it easier to get various vitamins and minerals.

How to assess dehydration?

If you feel less thirsty, the color of urine can also indicate dehydration.

If the color of the urine is transparent or light yellow, it is an indication that the body is getting enough water, but it is better to drink water if the color is dark.