5% drop in water level can cause up to 30% loss of energy in a body. So, are you drinking enough water to stay hydrated? The minimum water requirement of a human body is 1 to 1.5 litres every day. Our bones are composed of more than 20% water. Maximum body parts need water for some or the other process. If the body does not get enough water as it requires, it becomes dehydrated and causes a lot of issues.
We will see the importance of staying hydrated:
1. Improves physical activity:
When you are into physical activity, body loses water. So, to keep yourself hydrated intake of water and watery fruits both are equally important. You should drink water before exercise, during and after exercise.
2. Helps in losing weight: …show more content…
But do all of them work? Most probably, no. but water works miracle. Proper hydration can help you lose weight. Saying that dieting doesn’t help won’t be wrong but intake of water while on diet will give better results as per a study. According to a survey, 500 ml of water before their three daily meals for almost 10-12 weeks lost 5 more pounds.
3. Positive mood:
A study says people who drank less water were found more irritated, calm less and sleepless than those who had two to four litres each day. Staying hydrated will keep you less confused, energetic and full of positive emotions.
4. Enhances brainpower:
Drinking a lot of water will also increase intellectual performance. When you are, worried or confused with a task, drink water. Or when your boss overloads you with work or you are working overtime, drink water at some interval of time.
5. Prevent headaches:
Water loss or lack of water in body can cause headaches and sometimes a severe one. Rehydration can bring your body back to normal and headache may decrease. Every time taking medicines is not good, try drinking water this time.
6. Protects from