{"id":10328,"date":"2020-01-16T18:45:04","date_gmt":"2020-01-16T18:45:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.personanutrition.com\/blog\/?p=10328"},"modified":"2021-08-27T13:31:56","modified_gmt":"2021-08-27T13:31:56","slug":"how-much-water-should-you-drink-a-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.personanutrition.com\/blog\/how-much-water-should-you-drink-a-day\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Water Should You Drink a Day?"},"content":{"rendered":"The amount of water that we need depends on many factors. Age, gender, lifestyle, physical activity, and overall health can impact how much we need in a day. There really isn\u2019t a magic number or rule to follow; however, the 8-8-ounce rule or half our body weight is an easy way for us remember we\u2019re drinking an adequate amount and replenishing any water loss throughout the day. An easy way to check if we\u2019re hydrated is the color check \u2013 if your urine is pale, you\u2019re staying hydrated but, if it is a dark yellow or amber color, you probably will need to increase your water intake.\r\r\r\rWhy Is Drinking Water Important?\r\r\r\rWhen it comes to water, many of us automatically assume that we\u2019re not drinking enough throughout the day. On average, about 60 percent of our body is water and it impacts every cell in our body. We understand that it is vital to our overall health but struggle to squeeze it in our daily routine, and we\u2019ve heard various suggestions about how much we really need, such as 8-8-ounce glasses in a day, half our body weight, or to sip water before we become thirsty. So how much do we actually need?\r\r\r\rHow Does Water Affect Our Body?\r\r\r\rFirst, let\u2019s discuss how water affects our body. Water is considered an essential nutrient and has numerous important functions in our body, including:\r\r\r\r\rcarrying oxygen and nutrients to our cells\rsupports healthy digestion and bladder function by flushing out bacteria\rcushions joints\rprotects our tissues and organs\rregulates body temperature\rmaintains normal electrolyte balance\rhelps maintain normal blood pressure and heartbeat\r\r\r\r\rStudies have found that dehydration can cause low energy, headaches, fatigue, constipation, kidney stones, bladder cancer, and dehydrated skin. Studies also found that proper hydration can support weight management \u2013 participants who had water with their meals consumed less food; it was also found that drinking water provided a temporarily boost in metabolism.\r\r\r\rHow to Increase Your Water Intake\r\r\r\rWe can increase our water intake by drinking water when thirsty, consume water with meals, carrying a reusable water bottle, or adding flavors or fruit such as a lemon to our water. We also do obtain some hydration from other beverages, but it\u2019s encouraged to avoid sugary beverages. Food will also provide some hydration, especially from fruits and vegetables like strawberries, watermelon, celery, and lettuce that have a high water content.\r\r\r\r\u00a0Plenty of water and the right supplement program can help you feel your best. Take our free assessment to get custom-tailored recommendations based on your unique needs. Ready to have high-quality vitamins delivered right to your door? 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