Do We Need Eight Glasses of Water per Day?
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Can you know where the notion of drinking eight glasses of water daily came from? Neither does someone else.
Yet several nutritionists, weight-loss professionals and general health gurus state that much everyday we must drink.
I undoubtedly tried to do it. I'd drink coffee each day, then maybe push down a glass of water. By the time I had sweet tea with lunch, I was not thirsty but would make an effort to choke down two more cups of water in the morning.
By the time I had a of wine and more tea for dinner, I was full - and facing five more glasses of water! I just could not do it day in and day out.
I know a lot of you can, and I'm pleased with you. But also for the rest of us who wallow in guilt, there's good news.
Before I reach that, allow me to reinforce the requirement of good hydration. Drinking water in adequate amounts is essential for maintaining the body systems. Clicking web address seemingly provides cautions you might give to your mother. In-a resting state, that is easy and can be achieved in a variety of ways. However in times of vigorous physical exercise or in high temperatures, usage should be improved and maintained to keep your body's core temperature from rising dangerously and to prevent contamination.
Yet research indicates recently that there is no supporting evidence to back the most popular notion that ten glasses of water each day is important to health. Studies have already been duplicated where normal people of both sexes were com-pared, showing no difference in water status.
We're maybe not walking around in a dehydrated state as some might have us believe.
We should drink water when thirsty. It's still the very best sign, and this signal is delivered from our heads when we have lost between 1 percent and 2 percent of our body's water. This volume isn't dangerous.
Scientific studies also show that there's no extra profit to the skin by drinking more water. Nor is there supporting evidence that it somewhat curbs appetite.
Nature designed for us to have a lot of our water in the food we eat. Veggies and fruits are 80 percent to 9-0 percent water. Meat includes a reasonable amount, and even dry bread and cheese are about 3-5 % water.
Caffeinated drinks such as tea, coffee and soda do not necessarily subscribe to dehydration. Caffeine does cause a loss in water, but just a portion of what you are adding by drinking the beverage itself.
That is good, If you prefer to drink eight glass of water each day. But don't feel guilty in the event that you choose to not walk around with a-bottle like everyone. Alternatively, eat healthy meals and follow your thirst mechanism.
Dr. T. Mark Varner Jr. is a medical specialist and general surgeon for Aflac. - NU.
