The most common advice anyone gives is to drink more water. Let's explore the health benefits....
Carries nutrients and oxygen to your cell
Water is the main property in your blood and it is essential in providing cells with nutrients and oxygen.
Flushes toxins from your body
Water can help flush toxins out of your body. The main toxin in the body is blood urea nitrogen, a water-soluble waste that is able to pass through the kidneys. When you have adequate water intake, your urine will flow freely, be light in colour and be odourless.
Maintains electrolyte in your body
The body needs water to maintain the electrolytes (sodium, potassium and chloride) in its system. The amount of water that you take in should equal the amount you lose. When the balance is disrupted, you can become dehydrated over over-hydrated.
Helps normalise blood pressure
Drinking water is a great way to control blood pressure as the heart is made up of 73% water.
Protects organs and tissues
Drinking water helps to replenish the fluid you lose throughout the day, which is necessary for your organs (namely heart and kidney) to function at their optimum.
Helps regulate core body temperature
Water can help to regulate body temperature. When you become too hot, you sweat and when the sweat evaporates, it removes the heat from the surface of the skin.
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