💧 "Have to drink eight glasses of water a day," right? Or is that a number we've been using wrong all along?

The sentence "Don't forget to drink eight glasses of water a day" is probably one of the most common health suggestions we hear.

But a person's body weighs 50 kilograms and 90 kilograms, or a person working in an air conditioner with a person working in the sun...

Should you really drink the same water? 🤔

The answer is not necessary.

💦 Our bodies don't need the same water every day.

The need for water depends on many things, such as

🌡️ Temperature and humidity

🏃 Exercise

⚖️ Body size

🍉. Food eaten.

🤒. Illness.

🤰 Pregnancy and breastfeeding

So eight glasses are more suitable for simple memory than for everyone.

🍉 Interestingly, "water" does not come from a glass of water alone.

Many foods contain a lot of water, such as

Watermelon 🍉

Orange 🍊

Cucumber. 🥒

Vegetables 🥬

Soup. 🍲

In addition, many beverages contribute to the amount of water the body receives, although some may contain sugars, caffeine, or energy that needs to be considered further.

Therefore, the term Total Water Intake does not mean "water" alone.

🚽 How do you know if you drink enough?

The body has a very complex water balance control system, both brain, hormones and kidneys.

One of the simple signs of self-observation is the thirst and color of urine.

Generally, if the urine is light yellow, it usually indicates that the body is relatively properly hydrated.

But if the color is darker, with thirst, dry mouth, or less urine, it may be a sign to drink more water.

However, urine color can also change from foods, vitamins, drugs, and certain health conditions.

⚠️ and drink "a lot" of water, the better?

No, 😅

The body must maintain a balance between water and electrolytes such as Sodium.

If drinking large amounts of water quickly exceeds the ability for the body to handle, it can cause abnormal dilution of Sodium in the blood, or Hyponatremia, which can be dangerous.

So the goal is not

"Drink as much as you can."

But is

"Drink to suit the needs of the body."

💡 The easiest way might not be to calculate anything.

Carry a bottle of water near you.

Drink periodically throughout the day.

Add water when exercising or in hot air.

Observe your own thirst and body.

Because in the end, good health does not result from following exactly one number.

It's about understanding what the body is telling us and adjusting our behavior to suit the situation. 💧😊

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