Drinking water: health benefits drinking enough water
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Drinking water is good for you. The Nutrition Center advises adult men and women to drink 1.5 to 2 liters of fluid per day, for example in the form of drinking water (which contains no calories and is therefore a good thirst quencher). Drinking water is water that is safe to drink or use for food preparation. The amount of drinking water required varies. It depends on your physical activity, age, health problems and environmental conditions. The Dutch drink an average of 1 liter of water per day and 95% drink less than three liters per day. Water is essential to life. In the Netherlands and Belgium, tap water meets the quality standards for drinking water, although only a small part is actually consumed or used for the preparation of food. Drinking water has many health benefits. It gives you an energy boost and helps you manage your weight.
Energy and improvement of mental performance
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One of the many benefits of water is an increase in brain capacity. Since your brain is 73% water, drinking helps you think, focus, concentrate and stay alert. As a result, your energy levels also improve. According to research, it doesn't take much to reduce the effects of dehydration
Flushing out toxins
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Drinking water helps your body flush out waste by sweating and urinating. This also prevents the formation of kidney stones and protects you against urinary tract infections. Your body can detoxify naturally through the use of the lungs, liver and kidneys
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Drinking water improves your skin tone
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Since your body consists of 60% water, it is logical that dehydration will damage the skin. Your skin is an organ. And water is important for organ function. If your skin isn't getting enough water, the lack of hydration will show up by making skin dry, tight, and flaky. Dry skin has less resilience and is more prone to wrinkles
Water supports your immune system
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One of the most common benefits of drinking water is a healthy immune system. And drinking water is directly related to a stronger immune system. Water strengthens your immune system in two ways: First, it carries oxygen to the cells of your body, resulting in properly functioning systems. And second, water removes harmful toxins from your body. Water has also been shown to reduce the risk of bladder cancer
Drinking enough water prevents headaches
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One of the most common symptoms of dehydration is a headache. Water is important for brain function. In addition to increasing brain power, drinking water also helps prevent and relieve headaches, often caused by dehydration. Dehydration headache
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Preventing muscle cramps and sprains
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It's no secret that dehydration leads to muscle cramps. But hydrated muscles are also less prone to sprains. Water acts as a natural lubricant for your muscles and joints. Develop healthy hydration and you will be more flexible, less sprained ankle
Drinking enough water prevents back pain
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Dehydration is often an overlooked cause of back pain
Drinking water prevents bad breath
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Bad breath
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Prevents osteoporosis
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Bone disorders such as osteoporosis (bone decalcification), rickets (a bone disease caused by a lack of vitamin D and calcium) and certain fractures are dangerous to your health. Drinking water promotes the growth of enzymes that guarantee bone density and effectively prevent hip fractures. Having enough water in your body reduces the risk of osteoporosis.
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Bone disorders such as osteoporosis (bone decalcification), rickets (a bone disorder caused by a lack of vitamin D and calcium) and certain fractures are dangerous to your health. Drinking water promotes the growth of enzymes that guarantee bone density and effectively prevent hip fractures. Having enough water in your body reduces the risk of osteoporosis.