4 Surprising Benefits of Drinking Water [eHKNZo1SD]

4 Surprising Benefits of Drinking Water [eHKNZo1SD]

https://authoritynutrition.com/ It's commonly recommended to drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day (also known as the 8×8 rule). Now while there is little science behind this specific rule, we should certainly all be drinking more water and staying hydrated. 1. Hydration Has a Major Effect on Energy Levels and Brain Function Your brain is strongly influenced by hydration status. In fact, studies show that even mild dehydration (1-3% of body weight) can impair many aspects of brain function. Studies of both young women and men found that fluid loss of 1.36% up to 1.57% is detrimental to mood, concentration, working memory, and increases fatigue. A 1-3% fluid loss equals about 1.5-4.5 lbs (0.5-2 kg) of body weight loss for a 150 lbs (68 kg) person. This can easily occur through normal daily activities, let alone during exercise or high heat. Many other studies, ranging from children to the elderly, have shown that mild dehydration can impair mood, memory and brain performance. 2. Drinking Water May Help to Prevent and Treat Headaches Dehydration can trigger headaches and migraines in some individuals. Several studies have shown that water can relieve these headaches. One study of 18 people found that water had no effect on the frequency of headaches, but did reduce the intensity and duration somewhat. 3. Drinking More Water May Help Relieve Constipation Constipation is a common problem, characterized by infrequent and difficult bowel movements. Low water consumption appears to be a risk factor for constipation in both young and elderly individuals. This is why increasing fluid intake is often recommended as a part of the treatment protocol. Carbonated water shows particularly promising results for constipation relief, although the reason is not entirely understood. 4. Drinking More Water Can Help With Weight Loss The main reason it can help you lose weight is because water can make you feel more full, so that you eat fewer calories. Drinking water half an hour before meals appears the most effective. In one study, dieters who drank half a liter of water before meals lost 44% more weight, over a period of 12 weeks. It's thought that cold water may be even more beneficial, because then the body must use additional energy (calories) to heat the water to body temperature. So I've really only scratched the surface here. Studies show drinking more water is also beneficial for maximising exercise performance, helping to treat kidney stones, preventing hangovers and more. The benefits are even greater when you replace sugary beverages with water. It's a very simple way to cut back on sugar and calories... Drink up! Further reading: https://authoritynutrition.com/7-health-benefits-of-water/ Follow Authority Nutrition: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorityNutrition/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthNutrition Google Plus: https://plus.google.com/+Authoritynutrition Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/authynutrition/ ---- Don't forget to subscribe on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/user/AuthorityNutrition?sub_confirmation=1 Studies mentioned in video: Study 1: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22190027 Study 2: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21736786 Study 3: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16128874 Study 4: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19661958

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