You've probably heard the old saying, 'adults should drink eight glasses of water per day' - a recommendation from 1945. In more recent years, scientists from the CSIRO and the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health have suggested that there is more to consider when working out the ideal amount of water that individuals should be consuming. Factors such as gender, body weight, physical activity levels and the weather influence this amount.
Dietitians and nutritionists have suggested that 35 millilitres per kilogram of body weight, or roughly 2.6 litres (men) and 2.1 litres (female) is a good place to start.
Benefits from adequate water consumption include regulation of blood pressure, removal of bacteria from the bladder, aiding digestion, reducing dehydration and carrying nutrients and oxygen to your cells.
Your body is quite good at signalling that you may not be drinking enough water. Signs include a dry mouth, headache or feeling dizzy.
So fill up your glass or bottle, whether you are physically active or someone who doesn't drink as much water as they should, because enough water helps our bodies and brains to function at an optimal level.
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