I’m sure you hear all the time about why you need to drink enough water. You probably already know that drinking water is the easiest and cheapest way to improve your health.
The human body is about 60% water, and dehydration can actually cause disruptions in its work and affect literally everything – from skin condition to mood.
So if you’re still not drinking enough water, it’s time to start. And here are the five main changes that happen when you drink a lot of water.
- Bowel function returns to normal
No matter how much we try to avoid this topic, everyone goes to the toilet. And everyone knows how awful it is when you can’t get off. Constipation is still a nuisance. Drinking enough water helps to regulate bowel movements and prevent constipation.
When the body does not get enough water, the large intestine literally draws water from the stool, which ultimately leads to known consequences. So if you want to avoid the horrors of constipation, drink plenty of water.
- Your kidneys are more effective at cleansing blood
One of the toxins in the human body is blood urea nitrogen (BUN), and it belongs to water-soluble waste. The kidneys’ job is, among other things, to remove this toxin from the blood, and then get rid of it through urination. But the kidneys have a much harder time doing their job if we don’t drink enough water. When we drink a lot, we make it easier for the kidneys to clear toxins from the blood.
- Muscles feel less fatigued
Maintaining the correct electrolyte and fluid balance is critical to the cells that make up our muscles. After all, when muscles don’t get enough fluid, they contract and this causes muscle fatigue. Water energizes muscles and helps them perform at their highest level.
- You look better
While many celebrity women claim that water solves all skin problems, it doesn’t necessarily cure acne or make wrinkles disappear. However, dehydration does make the skin look and feel dry, because when the body lacks fluid, it draws moisture from the skin to hydrate the internal organs. This leads to the fact that the wrinkles become deeper, and sometimes even the eyes look sunken.
So if you increase your fluid intake, you will certainly see positive changes in your appearance.
- You are less likely to be hungry
Of course, a person should eat normally and not feel guilty about it. But sometimes the body simply confuses thirst with hunger, and as a result, we eat when we are not really hungry.
Drinking plenty of water (and water-saturated foods) helps us feel less hungry and keep our stomach full for longer. Of course, you shouldn’t replace a full meal with liters of water. But it will help you keep away from unhealthy snacks while dinner is being prepared.