The Importance of Hydration
- We are composed of 55%-78% of water.
- Being hydrated promotes bodily function and accelerates the metabolic rate (increases the burning of calories)
- Drinking water helps your body eliminate excess calories
- Hydration boosts energy and activity
The Effects of Dehydration
· Dehydration decreases the function of the metabolism, increasing weight and decreasing weight functions.
· Dehydration increases the heart rate and forces the liver to function as the liver and kidneys, the liver then begins and can only focus on cleaning. The focus should be on burning calories. With the inability to burn fats originally filtered out of the body by the liver, calories are retained and fat is stored. This makes the body prone to water retaining, causing the abdominal area to bloat and protrude.
· Dehydration also leads to depression. Dehydration causes energy generation in the brain to decrease causing mental dysfunctions.
Daily Recommended Amount of Water
Men about 13 cups (3 liters) of total beverages a day
Women about 9 cups (2.2 liters) of total beverages a day
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