Drink Water For Better Metabolic Health

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Drinking plenty of water is essential to maintaining optimum health. It can also be a big help to you during a weight loss program. Learn more about the benefits of drinking more water.

Prevent Weight Gain

Your kidneys are responsible for getting rid of waste, toxins, and excess nutrients. When you’re dehydrated, your kidneys aren’t able to function properly, so some of their burden is shifted to the liver, causing the liver to metabolize less fat. If your body is storing more fat because your liver is doing extra work for your kidneys, you may notice weight gain.

Promote Proper Brain Function

Research suggests that moderate dehydration can affect your concentration, alertness, motor speed, and the speed of your thinking. It can also make you feel fatigued and cause headaches or dizziness.

How Much Water Should You Drink?

The Institute of Medicine recommends that men drink 125 ounces of water per day and that women drink 91 ounces. For most people, that means drinking 8 to 10 glasses of water each day, with the remaining water coming from the food you eat. If you’re overweight, your body may need more water – an average of eight more ounces for every 25 pounds of excess weight – to make up for the increased metabolic demands.

To make sure you’re drinking enough water, practice having a glass first thing in the morning to rehydrate yourself after a night of sleep. You can also fight off hunger by drinking a glass of water before you eat anything. Eating more fruits and vegetables can also add to your daily water intake.

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