Water-the most essential fluid for the body

It is commonly known that water makes up more than 60% of the human body. It is also known that a human can live a month without food, but not more than a week without water. Furthermore, if we had a comprehensive and profound understanding of water, we would not be able to cool down on hot summer days with beer and other carbonated beverages, especially if they were energy liquids. With this article, we will strive to present you with enough information about water that you will no longer want to drink anything else.

Dehydration (Exsiccation)

Water, in general, cools our bodies. We sweat a lot in the summer, whether it's due to physical exertion or the weather. Dehydration can occur if you do not drink plenty of water in the heat. Dehydration symptoms include the following:

• A burning urge to drink;
• Urine with a strong, black odor;
• Dry mouth;
• Dry skin, eyes, and lips;
• Blurred vision, loss of consciousness.

Dehydration may occur more easily if:

1. If you suffer from diabetes;
2. You'll be spending a lot of time in the heat;
3. If you produce a large amount of sweat;
4. If you consume an excessive amount of alcohol.

The human body functions efficiently at a specific temperature range, and when the body overheats for various causes, it requires cooling. The body uses numerous mechanisms to accomplish this, one of which is the expansion of blood vessels, which causes the blood to move quicker and more heat to be removed from our bodies. Sweating is also a way for the body to protect itself against overheating. Sweating excessively dehydrates the body. When it's extremely hot, we sweat more, especially if we're working or exercising in the heat. Drinking water at this time helps to replace fluids lost through sweating.

The benefits of drinking water over other types of beverages

Here are some benefits of water:

• Tones your muscles;
• Enhances cognitive function;
• Has a direct impact on mood;
• Aids in the prevention of various diseases;
• Improves the gastrointestinal tract;
• Aids in the removal of toxins from the kidneys.
• Aids to healthy skin;
• Maintains internal body temperature;
• Aids in the „lubrication” and healing of the musculoskeletal system;
• Aids in the replenishment of energy lost through urine and sweat.

How much water should we drink on a daily basis?!

As you are aware, there is a guideline for obtaining water. It is widely accepted that a healthy person should consume at least 1,5 liters of water every day. Nevertheless, for more graphics, we present the official table, which displays the daily water requirement based on human weight:

There are thousands of drinks available, including carbonated, alcoholic, so-called „natural”, and energy drinks. Yes, water is one of the constituents, as one of the ingredients, but they also include a lot of chemical contaminants, including dangerous compounds, rendering of drinking water, and on the contrary, we are thirstier for water, and their regular consumption is a precondition for many illnesses in the future!

You now understand all of the benefits of water, why it is the best drink, and why it is superior to any other type of sweet, alcoholic, or energetic drink! Furthermore, nothing is necessary or important for the human body on warm summer days. To top it all off, it immediately works to cool our bodies!