Updated November 13th, 2019 at 12:02 IST

Water requirement: Here’s how much water you need to drink

How much water do you think should qualify for enough? The daily life of man involves a lot of activities. This asks for replenishment. Read on to know more. 

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How much water do you think should qualify for enough? The daily life of a man involves a lot of activities. This asks for replenishment. Since water is known for flushing your body of toxins, keeping joints flexible, and transporting nutrients around the body. It has often been advised to drink 8 glasses of water every day. But how much water is going to suffice to a person directly depends on the person’s age, gender, activity levels, and more.

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How much water do you need?

The American College of Sports Medicine suggests a minimum of about 60 ounces daily, but the optimal amount for each person varies based on things like gender, age, activity level, and even geographic location. Josh Axe, D.N.M., a clinical nutritionist and the founder of Ancient Nutrition, suggests that a person should consume even more water if they aren’t consuming fruits high in water like - strawberries and lettuce. 

For workouts, you need to stay hydrated for coordination. Heather Milton, M.S., a senior exercise physiologist at the NYU Langone Sports Performance Center says that if you’re waiting to drink until you’re thirsty, you’re making a mistake. Even a one-per cent weight loss from dehydration can lead to increased muscle fatigue, decreased speed, and decreased strength. These are your essentials for the workout sessions. You can also use sports drinks, electrolyte infused water to improve muscle function and blood pressure.

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Water helps dissolve and transport nutrients across a wide range of temperatures. Water’s molecules also help to ensure that the proteins are working fine. Water is essential as apart from ensuring life, it is also used for agriculture, food, livestock, bathing among many other imperatives. Your phone can also help you stay hydrated. Check out this app for your mobile device reminds remind you to drink water every once in a while. Make the most from the technology of your time.

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Published November 13th, 2019 at 10:36 IST