Did you know that 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated? Dehydration is one of the most common preventable medical conditions in the world. Most of the human body is water, with an average of roughly 60% for adults. Water is involved in every type of cellular process in the body. Hydration is therefore crucial for many reasons, and we can begin to feel the consequences with even a slight drop in levels. Let’s take a closer look at hydration influences and its impact on health.
What is dehydration?
Dehydration is when more water and fluids leave the body than enter it. It also means your body does not have sufficient water to function properly. The most common causes of dehydration are vomiting, diarrhea, sweating, and insufficient fluid consumption.
How do we know if we are properly hydrated?
Dehydration triggers thirst, so if you feel thirsty, then dehydration is already setting in. Pay attention to your urine; it should be clear-to-light yellow in color. Dark urine can indicate dehydration. The following are symptoms commonly linked to dehydration:
- Headache
- Fatigue/lethargy
- Constipation
- Dry mouth
- Muscle weakness
- Low blood pressure
- Dizziness
How much water is needed?
The US National Academia of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recommends 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) per day for women, and 15.5 (3.7 liters) per day for men. This includes water, beverages like herbal teas and juice, as well as fluids from food. Other estimates suggest that water consumption itself should approximately equal to half of your body weight in ounces. For example, a 150-lb man or woman should consume at least 75 ounces of water daily. Ultimately, there are many factors both internal and external, that affect how much water you should drink daily.
Key factors that impact hydration:
- Environment: You will need more water in hot, humid, or dry areas or in high-altitude locations.
- Diet: Caffeinated and alcoholic beverages are dehydrating and will increase your need for water. Additionally, you will require more water if your diet is high in salty or spicy foods.
- Activity: Sweating is your body’s natural cooling system, but excess sweating can lead to dehydration.
- Illness: If you have an infection or fever and fluid loss through vomiting or diarrhea, your need for water increases, too. Also, certain medications, such as diuretics, commonly prescribed for high blood pressure, can increase your need for water.
Benefits of hydration:
Water composes 75% of your brain, 83% of your blood, and 75% of your muscles. Water keeps every system in the body functioning properly, so it’s no surprise that hydration is critical to overall health. Here are some of the many benefits of proper hydration:
- Carries nutrients and oxygen to your cells
- Aids in digestion
- Helps prevent constipation
- Helps prevent kidney stones
- Helps prevent urinary tract infections (flushes bacteria from the bladder)
- Normalizes blood pressure
- Supports the heart (reduces strain on the heart as it pumps blood to the rest of the body)
- Cushions joints
- Supports muscle health by keeping them functioning with nutrients and removing toxic acids that build up during exercise
- Protects and cushions vital organs
- Regulates body temperature
- Maintains electrolyte balance
- Supports cognition and mood
- Promotes weight loss (curbs appetite and boosts metabolism)
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