HOW MUCH WATER DO YOU NEED IN A DAY ??

HOW MUCH WATER DO YOU NEED IN A DAY ??

How much water do you need in a day..??? We all know that more than 60% of our body weight is made of water. You need it for every single body function. It flushes toxins from your organs, carries nutrients to your cells, cushions your joints, and helps you digest the food you eat.

If you don’t get enough water, you can become dehydrated. Severe cases of dehydration can cause dizziness, confusion, and even seizures.

8 Glasses of Water Each Day -- Really???

We’ve all heard that’s best. But the truth is, how much water you need varies, depending on how active you are and what type of climate you live in, among other things. Even if you’re not very active or live in a humid climate, you lose water every day through your breath, sweat, pee, and bowel movements.

For men, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommends a total of 13 cups (about 3 liters) of fluid -- period -- each day. For women, they suggest 9 cups (a little over 2 liters) of fluid -- total -- each day. Pregnant women should drink about 10 cups of water daily. Those who breastfeed need about 12 cups.

While studies have produced varying recommendations over the years when it comes to meeting the hydration levels of the average healthy adult, most health experts do recommend around two liters a day, or about eight 8-ounce glasses. “This amount can include water, other liquid beverages, and water-dense foods.

ALTERNATIVES FOR WATER

coconut water (95% water content)
strawberries (91% water content)
watermelon (92% water content)
cantaloupe (90% water content)
grapefruit (91% water content)
peach (88% water content)
pineapple (87% water content)
oranges (87% water content)
raspberries (87% water content)

What happens if you drink a lot of water .?

If you drink a lot of water but your kidneys can’t get rid of the excess, you could develop a condition doctors call “hyponatremia.” That means the minerals in your blood are diluted, or watered down. As a result, sodium levels in the blood fall. Your body’s water levels rise and your cells swell. It can lead to serious (even life-threatening) problems. Endurance athletes, like marathon runners, are at risk for this condition.