{"id":7225,"date":"2023-09-30T23:49:11","date_gmt":"2023-09-30T13:49:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/?p=7225"},"modified":"2023-10-31T10:40:28","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T23:40:28","slug":"how-much-water-should-you-drink-a-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/how-much-water-should-you-drink-a-day\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Water Should You Drink A Day?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you ever feel hydrated and relieved once you drink that glass of water? Well, we want to stay hydrated always. However, you might be constantly worried about whether you are drinking enough water or not.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66318ca256106\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66318ca256106\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/how-much-water-should-you-drink-a-day\/#The_Benefits_of_Drinking_Water\" title=\"The Benefits of Drinking Water \">The Benefits of Drinking Water <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/how-much-water-should-you-drink-a-day\/#It_helps_get_rid_of_wastes\" title=\"It helps get rid of wastes \">It helps get rid of wastes <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/how-much-water-should-you-drink-a-day\/#Helps_in_the_formation_of_saliva\" title=\"Helps in the formation of saliva\">Helps in the formation of saliva<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/how-much-water-should-you-drink-a-day\/#Keeps_the_temperature_normal\" title=\"Keeps the temperature normal\">Keeps the temperature normal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/how-much-water-should-you-drink-a-day\/#Lubricates_the_joints\" title=\"Lubricates the joints\">Lubricates the joints<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/how-much-water-should-you-drink-a-day\/#Keeps_our_bodies_hydrated\" title=\"Keeps our bodies hydrated\">Keeps our bodies hydrated<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/how-much-water-should-you-drink-a-day\/#Helps_indigestion\" title=\"Helps indigestion\">Helps indigestion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/how-much-water-should-you-drink-a-day\/#Helps_prevent_constipation\" title=\"Helps prevent constipation\">Helps prevent constipation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/how-much-water-should-you-drink-a-day\/#How_Much_Water_Should_You_Drink_A_Day\" title=\"How Much Water Should You Drink A Day? \">How Much Water Should You Drink A Day? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/how-much-water-should-you-drink-a-day\/#Factors_Affecting_Water_Intake\" title=\"Factors Affecting Water Intake\">Factors Affecting Water Intake<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/how-much-water-should-you-drink-a-day\/#Exercise\" title=\"Exercise\">Exercise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/how-much-water-should-you-drink-a-day\/#Climate\" title=\"Climate\">Climate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/how-much-water-should-you-drink-a-day\/#Health_Condition\" title=\"Health Condition\">Health Condition<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/how-much-water-should-you-drink-a-day\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>It is essential whether you take it before or after a meal, whenever thirsty, or after an exercise session. What about the overall daily intake? Is there a specific amount? Please keep reading to find out more.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Benefits_of_Drinking_Water\"><\/span>The Benefits of Drinking Water<br><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our body weight is made up of 50% to 70% water. Therefore, our body needs water for survival. This also means that there are numerous benefits associated with the drinking of water. Below are examples;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_helps_get_rid_of_wastes\"><\/span>It helps get rid of wastes<br><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Water is very essential in processes such as defecation, perspiration, urination, and sweating. These wastes need to be removed from the system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Helps_in_the_formation_of_saliva\"><\/span>Helps in the formation of saliva<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Saliva is mainly composed of water and helps in breaking down solid food. The more you take in fluids, the more your body produces saliva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keeps_the_temperature_normal\"><\/span>Keeps the temperature normal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Water helps in regulating your body temperature through a cooling effect when youth sweat evaporates. Therefore, drinking water will control your body temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lubricates_the_joints\"><\/span>Lubricates the joints<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Drinking water helps in lubricating your joints and this will help lessen conditions experienced in such body parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keeps_our_bodies_hydrated\"><\/span>Keeps our bodies hydrated<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><br>We lose fluids in our bodies through sweat, perspiration, and urine hence we may become dehydrated. To compensate for the loss, drinking water can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Helps_indigestion\"><\/span>Helps indigestion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Taking water before, during, and after a meal will help the body break down the food easily. Therefore, your digestion process will take place easily and efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Helps_prevent_constipation\"><\/span>Helps prevent constipation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Other than taking fiber, you can drink water to prevent constipation. This will help control your bowel movement. Moreover, drinking water can help ease constipation symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Water_Should_You_Drink_A_Day\"><\/span>How Much Water Should You Drink A Day?<br><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We engage in activities that make us lose the water in our bodies daily. The water lost through sweat, urine, perspiration, and breath needs to be replaced. This calls for us to compensate through drinking water or consuming fluids and food that contain it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, as a healthy human being, you need a constant water supply in your system for it to function well. Nonetheless, constant hydration with water or other fluids whenever you feel thirsty is also okay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How Much Water Should You Drink A Day<br>Therefore, how much water should you drink in a day? At one time, you might have heard of drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day or maybe have practiced it. However, that amount could be just enough for some people, whereas others can do more than that. Still, some can take an amount less than the 8 glasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experts, however, say that the amount of water required by your body depends on your body size and weight, your activity level, and your environment. Hence, the 8 glasses a day may not be applicable. One expert mentions that you should drink half an ounce to an ounce of water daily for every pound you weigh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/water\/art-20044256\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Academies of Sciences<\/a>, an average, healthy adult male living in a temperate climate requires about 15.5 cups (3.7) liters of fluids daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, an average, healthy female living under the same conditions will require around 11.5 cups (2.7) liters of fluids daily. The fluids recommended range from water and other beverages and food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the Institute of Medicine suggests that men drink about 3 liters of water daily, women consume a little over 2 liters per day. Also, they recommend pregnant women to drink about 10 cups of water daily while those breastfeeding need about 12 cups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, you can check on the amount of water you need and if you are drinking enough by checking the color of your urine. If it is clear and very light yellow with less odor, is less dehydrated. On the other hand, if the color is darker and the urine smells a lot, you are very dehydrated and hence need lots of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, you can also know that you are dehydrated when you feel thirsty. Hence, whenever you get thirsty, grab a glass of water and drink it to keep hydrated. Therefore, to prevent dehydration, you can add some water in between your meals, before, during, and after an exercise, or still, substitute your can of soda with a bottle of drinking water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can take water in other forms such as vegetable and fruit smoothies, beverages, and fruit juices. Importantly<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/how-to-rehydrate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">, drinking water is the best way to stay hydrated<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Factors_Affecting_Water_Intake\"><\/span>Factors Affecting Water Intake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Some factors also help determine the amount of water consumed by an individual. They include the following;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exercise\"><\/span>Exercise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Participating in vigorous activities such as exercising makes you sweat a lot. Therefore, you need to drink an extra amount of water to compensate for the lost fluid. Importantly, you can drink water before, during, and after the workout session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Climate\"><\/span>Climate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Those who live in hot or humid environments need to drink water to recover those lost when they sweat constantly. Moreover, high altitudes increase the level of dehydration in an individual. This, therefore, calls for drinking an extra amount of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Health_Condition\"><\/span>Health Condition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><br>If you are sick and constantly have a fever, diarrhea, or vomit, your body loses a lot of fluid. To replace the water lost, you need to increase the amount of water you drink. Furthermore, if you are suffering from bladder infections, you will need to control the amount of fluid you take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Water plays a vital role in our body system. Therefore, it is essential to drink it to stay hydrated. However, there is no standard amount of water an individual should take. This is affected by numerous factors as highlighted in the article. All in all, grab that water, drink it, and stay healthy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you ever feel hydrated and relieved once you drink that glass of water? 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