Drinking water is good, but how much

We have all heard and know how beneficial drinking water can be for our bodies. The reason is clear: water is the most important and essential chemical in our bodies, making up more than 60% of our body weight. In addition to being the most abundant substance in the body, it plays many vital roles, such as eliminating waste, regulating body temperature, lubricating joints, protecting and supporting sensitive organs like the heart and brain, and many other supportive activities that this readily available liquid performs in our bodies.

However, in this article, we are not going to discuss what we all know about the importance of drinking water or its vital role in the body. Instead, we want to know how much water is necessary or sufficient to drink each day.

We have often heard or read the recommendation to drink 8 glasses of water a day. But the question is, is drinking 8 glasses of water sufficient or even necessary for everyone, regardless of age, weight, or lifestyle?

While the recommendation of 8 glasses of water may not be inappropriate for everyone under any circumstances, it is certainly not adequate or beneficial for all. The amount of water the body needs each day depends on various factors, such as weight, environment, lifestyle, gender, and age, with body weight being the most important. Nutritionists now use a specific formula to accurately calculate the daily water intake needed by individuals, which can be summarized as follows: half of a person’s weight in ounces is the amount of water their body needs (1 ounce equals 25 milliliters). Of course, it is clear that nutritionists do not rely solely on this formula when calculating and recommending the water intake needed by different individuals. They also consider many factors, such as gender, age, whether or not the person is an athlete, lifestyle, and medical history, and can make the most appropriate recommendation for each person based on a comprehensive assessment.

So, how important and vital is this?

To answer this question, it is enough to know that many problems, pains, and changes in our bodies are due to inappropriate water intake during the day. If you do not consume the appropriate amount of water your body needs within 24 hours, it can lead to many changes in your body, such as muscle loss, premature skin aging, and more. Even the root of some pains and diseases, including headaches, high blood pressure, or diabetes, can be attributed to this seemingly simple matter. By maintaining the proper balance of water intake, you can help prevent or even treat these conditions.

In conclusion, with all the reasons mentioned, it can be concluded how much we can contribute to our body’s health by drinking the appropriate amount of this readily available liquid, without relying on other beverages. Just make sure that if you are on a specific diet prescribed by nutritionists, you also request the appropriate water intake that matches your body’s needs as part of your regimen.