25 facts about dehydration

Don’t forget to drink water in the summer! Fluid intake is extremely important for an athlete.

Devin water experts have compiled 25 facts about fluid intake that you should definitely remember this summer:

  1. As soon as you feel thirsty, you are already suffering from dehydration.
  2. Water consumption significantly reduces back and joint pain
  3. Drinking water helps you lose body fat
  4. Overweight people need more water than fit people
  5. Water helps the body flush out toxins
  6. Human blood is made up of 83% water.
  7. If you don’t drink enough water, it hinders the functioning of your kidneys.
  8. If you feel tired, drink a glass of water.
  9. Human bones are made up of 25% water.
  10. Choosing water over other beverages is the best solution for your teeth and gums
  11. Liquid makes taking tablets more effective
  12. Drinking water helps reduce appetite
  13. A 2% loss of fluid in the body can lead to a 20% decrease in physical and mental performance
  14. Weight loss after intense exercise is due to fluid loss in the body, not fat burning
  15. Water naturally moisturizes the skin and gives it a healthy and radiant complexion.
  16. Our lungs are 90% water
  17. A person drinks about 60,000 liters of water in their lifetime
  18. Without water, oxygen cannot reach the cells.
  19. Regular fluid intake cleanses your skin
  20. Children become dehydrated more quickly than adults
  21. People should not drink salt water.
  22. Water disappears from the stomach 5 minutes after it is drunk
  23. According to theory, a healthy person can drink 48 glasses of water a day.
  24. Smokers should drink clean water – it helps the body get rid of toxins
  25. Doctors say that a good balance of minerals in water is best for your sense of well-being.

The article was published on 29.06.2015 on Delfi.ee.

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Author: Devin AD, Bulgaria