Yes, there really is a 'right' way to drink water.
that people drink between 6-8 glasses of fluid per day. These can include water, lower-fat milk and sugar-free drinks, including tea and coffee.
Seems simple enough, right? Well, according to some experts, there’s a little more to it than just drinking those glasses.that we drink water itself likely needs to be improved upon. I know, I know, I thought I had this down to a tee, too. And no, sadly, the answer isn’t investing in yet another ‘adorable’ water bottle, much to my disappointment.If you’re prone to chugging down water several times a day rather than sipping water throughout the day, you may not be getting the full benefits of hydration,“Most people take in larger amounts when they’re eating meals and snacks, which helps the body retain the fluid.
Additionally, Evan C. Johnson, PhD, an associate professor of exercise physiology at the University of Wyoming said that chugging a glass of water can create a ‘bolus response’. A bolus response is the body’s protective mechanism against hyponatremia after consumption of a large amount of fluid. It causes the body to excrete a larger proportion of that suddenly introduced fluid.
Basically, if you drink water too quickly, your body will expel it faster and you won’t feel all of the potential benefits of the drink.Put The Squash Down – Doctors Really Don't Want You Hopping On This Hydration TrendSign up and we'll email you a daily dose of lifestyle stories, covering sex, relationships, health, wellness, money, and green living.
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