Drinking water: the pros and cons

We’ve all heard it since we were kids: drink your eight glasses of water a day. As we age, the reports have changed here and there, but generally speaking, the idea is to keep drinking plenty of water, be it the eight glasses or some other formula based on your weight or activity level or whatever. It all comes down to this: is water good for you or not? What are its pros and cons (on a non-scientific level, of course).

First advantage: water keeps you hydrated. Yes, there are many sports drinks that may have some added benefit by providing electrolytes or carbohydrates or even sodium, but the water will also prevent your body from becoming dehydrated after a prolonged workout and will not give you the added sugar that some of the sports drink drinks.

Second pro: by staying hydrated, your skin stays plump and wrinkles aren’t as obvious. When you get dehydrated, your skin begins to look mottled and dry; elasticity seems to wear off and her overall tone looks unhealthy. By drinking lots of water, you will look more alive, your skin will look healthier, and again the appearance of wrinkles or sagging skin will diminish.

Advantage 3: Drinking plenty of water will help you when trying to lose weight. Water helps break down toxins, carbohydrates, and even protein and then helps eliminate them. Since our bodies are mostly water anyway, the more you flow through it, the more chances you have to get rid of unwanted substances, including those that keep the extra weight off.

When it comes to the cons of drinking water, that’s a bit more difficult. Frequent urination can be a problem, especially if you are not used to drinking a lot of water; However, that goes away after you get used to it, so it shouldn’t be a long-term concern. The only other possible scam would be to drink excessive amounts of water. It is rare, but we have heard horror stories in which children (or adults) died from drinking too much water.

Remember, as an adult, not to drink too much water after you’ve tried too hard (like running a marathon) or are too hot; instead, drink fluids slowly and increase your hydration levels over time (or even see a doctor); And finally, never force children to drink large amounts of water at the same time.