It is a well-known fact that drinking water is beneficial. However, according to a study; The issue of how much water to drink is full of question marks. In a study conducted in England, it was revealed that only one out of every 10 Britons drinks enough water, and that the number of people who know the amount of water they should drink per day is very low.
HOW MUCH WATER SHOULD BE DRINKED PER DAY?
Experts underline that it is necessary to drink 8-10 glasses of water, equivalent to at least 2 liters, every day. More than half of our body is covered with water. Therefore, for a healthy body, it is necessary not to dehydrate the body.
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DON’T DRINK ENOUGH WATER?
Dehydration occurs when you use or lose more fluid than you take in, and as a result, there is not enough water and fluid in the body to carry out normal functions.
Approximately 65% of the human body consists of water and loses 2.5-3 liters of water on average daily. When the lost fluids are not replaced, they become dehydrated.
In addition to water loss, minerals such as sodium, calcium and potassium, which regulate the body’s electrolyte balance, are also excreted.
CAUSES MEMORY LOSS
When you cannot maintain the balance of dehydration, you feel tired and exhausted. You may experience headaches and trouble concentrating, and you may even feel unwell psychologically. Dizziness or even fainting can occur as a result of dehydration of the body. The longer you stay dehydrated, the worse the symptoms will get.