Why is it important to drink water?
Water has many health benefits and many studies have shown evidence to support these benefits. Here is referenced information about the benefits of water:
Hydration: Water helps hydrate your body, which helps keep your skin hydrated. Also, being dehydrated can cause weakness, headaches, and fatigue.
Metabolism: Water speeds up your body's metabolism, helping you lose weight. Drinking water also aids digestion and prevents constipation.
Urinary tract infections: Drinking water reduces your risk of getting a urinary tract infection. It also helps people with urinary tract infections relieve their symptoms.
Heart health: Drinking water reduces your risk of heart disease. Drinking water also regulates blood pressure and improves circulation.
Kidney health: Drinking water keeps your kidneys healthy and prevents the formation of kidney stones. Also, drinking water helps the kidneys to function properly.
Exercise performance: Drinking water keeps your body hydrated during exercise, thus improving your performance.
Sources:
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