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Hydration

Water is the most essential and often neglected nutrient of the human body. Deficiencies of other nutrients can be sustained for months or even years, however a person can only survive a few days without water.

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Water is necessary for digestion, absorption, and transport of nutrients, as well as many other functions including body temperature regulation, maintain normal blood pressure, and heart rate, maintain blood volume, store energy in muscles, lubricates joints, protects organs, removal of toxin and waste, ect. But perhaps its most important role is helping the body to rehydrate.

We sweat to help regulate our body temperature. If we don't get enough water, our body can't sweat properly and our temperature rises, putting us at risk for cramps, heat stroke and exhaustion. Dehydration can cause us to become lethargic and impair our mental abilities. The key is to keep drinking, even if we're not thirsty. The recommended daily intake of water should be at least 2 litres (8 glasses).

Don't wait until you are thirsty to hydrate. Most people are already dehydrated by the time they feel thirsty.

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Please Note: The advice on this website is to be used as an educational aid only. It is not intended to replace advice from your qualified GP or medical practitioner. Please ensure that you speak to them in relation to all of your health issues.