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Benefits of Drinking Water by Elixm

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Benefits of Drinking

Water

Understanding How Hydration Supports


Health

Elixm
INTRODUCTION
Water is vital for survival, comprising 60% of the human body. It
aids waste removal, brain protection, and temperature
regulation. While the body can survive 3 weeks without food, it
can only last 3 to 4 days without water. In addition, we will
discuss a few benefits of drinking water.
The following topics are what we will focus on, for benefits
of drinking water:

Physical Cognitive
performance Function
Weight
Kidney management Skin
Function
Water and Physical
performance

Proper hydration is essential for good


exercise performance. Just a 2% loss of
body weight from dehydration can
impair performance, increasing to a
30% decrease at over 5% dehydration.

Proper hydration is crucial to athletic


performance as it enhances :
• maintaining muscle function
• endurance.
Water and Weight
Management

Drinking water boosts metabolism by


24% to 30% and decreases appetite.
Swapping water for other beverages
like juice, soda, or sports drinks
means you consume fewer calories
overall, as water has no calories.
Water and Cognitive
Function

Drinking water is essential for


proper brain function as Just a 1%
drop in hydration can lead to a 5%
decrease in cognitive
performance.
Staying hydrated improves
concentration, mood, and mental
clarity .
Water and Kidney
Function

Adequate water intake helps kidneys


filter waste more efficiently, reducing
the risk of kidney stones and
infections.
Drinking Water helps flush out toxins
and reduces the risk of kidney stones
by up to 50%.
Water and Skin Health

Hydration helps maintain skin's


elasticity, reduces dryness,
improves skin thickness, density
and delays signs of aging.
Dehydrated skin is more prone to
developing wrinkles and fine lines.
General
Guideline:
• Aim for 8 cups (2 liters) per
day .

• Adjust intake based on activity


Daily Water intake level, age, climate, and health
conditions.
Tips for Staying
Recommendations Hydrated:
• Carry a reusable water bottle
to remind yourself to drink
throughout the day.

• Include water-rich fruits and


vegetables in your meals.
References
List all sources
used :

• [Mayo Clinic](https://www.mayoclinic.org/)
• [Healthline](https://www.healthline.com/)
• [NIDDK](https://www.niddk.nih.gov/)
• [ACE](https://www.acefitness.org/)
• [WebMD](https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-
water)
• [Dermatology Times](
https://www.dermatologytimes.com/)
• [National Kidney Foundation](https://www.kidney.org/)
• [Harvard Health](https://www.health.harvard.edu/)
• [WHO](https://www.who.int/)
Thank You

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