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Adults who stay well-hydrated appear to be healthier, develop fewer chronic conditions, such as heart and lung disease, and live longer than those who may not get sufficient fluids, according to a National Institutes of Health study published in eBioMedicine.
Staying well-hydrated may be associated with a reduced risk for developing heart failure, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health. Their findings, which appear in the European Heart Journal, suggest that consuming sufficient amounts of fluids throughout life not only supports essential body functioning but may also reduce the risk of severe heart problems in the future.
Did you know that you can actually drink too much water and overhydrate? Yes, we can. In attempts to avoid dehydration some people can overdo it, which can be dangerous.
Staying hydrated is vital, water is needed to live and support nearly every bodily function which includes immune support, temperature regulation, and natural detoxification. But drinking excessive amounts of water can have a number of side effects such as muscle cramping from the electrolyte imbalance, increased urine frequency, and in extreme cases fatal water intoxication.
Expert debunks myths, cites warning signs and offers science-based truths helping buyers beware bogus water & other rehydration/performance-focused beverage claims
By Merilee Kern, MBA
It's a brave new beverage world out there, and consumers are being romanced by a deluge of healthy drink solutions promising to keep them rehydrated, energized and performing at a high level. However, in truth, much of what's being merchandised in this category is far more focused and adept at hype than hydration.
So, what's a would-be consumer to do who's thirsty for a truly viable rehydration, sports or performance-enhancing beverage solution, but doesn't want to be duped by their drink of choice?
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Although we take water for granted, the fact is that water is a nutrient essential to life. Your body typically loses two to three quarts of water each day through perspiring, sneezing, breathing, urinating, defecating and, for some women, nursing a baby. Depending on how much physical work or exercise you do and how hot or cold the temperature is, you may lose more.
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