If there is one simplest health regimen, it is scientific drinking water. Drinking time and quantity of water will have an impact on your health.
“About 2/3 of the body weight is made up of water.” Zhou Qin, an attending physician in the Department of Clinical Nutrition, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, introduced that water is not only the carrier of human metabolism, but also maintains normal body fluids. Osmotic pressure and electrolyte balance, regulation of body temperature, lubrication and other functions. When the body’s water loss accounts for 1% to 2% of body weight, dehydration symptoms such as dry mouth, dry skin, and loss of appetite will appear. If the water is not replenished in time, the situation will continue to deteriorate. Once the body loses more than 15% of its body weight, the organs will stop working and eventually lead to death.
Every day, people need to take in water to replenish the water excreted in urine, sweat, breath and feces to maintain the balance of the body. Dr. Zhou Qin said that daily drinking water should be small and frequent, and sufficient water. Adults generally drink 1,500 to 1,700 ml of water every day, and about 8 cups of about 200 ml. Also note that the hydration required for heat and exercise conditions is different than normal. If you sweat a lot, you need hydration. The amount of hydration depends on how much you sweat. You don’t have to wait until you are thirsty to drink water. You should replenish water immediately if you can. Before participating in large-scale sports activities in summer, you can replenish water in advance. When you sweat a lot during exercise, and after exercise, you need to replenish water in time. Prolonged endurance exercise can be supplemented with beverages containing sugar and electrolytes. In addition, you can pay attention to the color of the urine every day. If the urine is light yellow, it means that the water is sufficient; if the urine is dark yellow, it indicates that there is a problem of dehydration.
“Drinking a glass of water when you get up in the morning can reduce blood viscosity, promote the smoother discharge of metabolic waste, and allow the body to quickly restore good water and state.” Dr. Zhou Qin reminded, pay attention to drinking water hygiene, Unclean water sources may contain microorganisms and chemicals that are harmful to human health, and drinking can lead to disease. In addition, boiled water should be preferred for drinking water, and sugar-sweetened beverages should be avoided or avoided.