How Important Fluids are for Your Health

How much fluid does the body need to stay healthy?

It is not quite easy to talk about required fluids in the body without mentioning water which is the main fluid that is present in our bodies. Most if not all of the fluids that we consume have high percentage contents of water and this therefore makes water a vital commodity for the maintenance of a healthy body.

The fluid requirement of an individual varies with age, health conditions and the level of physical activity.

8 glasses of water which makes up an amount of 3 litters is the recommended daily intake by an adult who is healthy and generally active. This can be toped up by the various fluids; tea. Juices, coffee, and milk that one consumes within the day so as not to put your body into unnecessary dehydrated conditions. The otherwise fluid sources also offer your body extra nutrient benefits for a healthy livelihood.

The very active persons may require extra amounts of fluid to fill up for the portions that have been lost through perspiration and so provisions for special needs should always be met for one to be able to stay healthy.

This can also be necessary during hot seasons as a lot of fluid is lost from the body as a result of excessive sweating and one could risk dehydration if any lost fluids are not promptly replaced.

You can be able to determine if your fluid intake is up to standard by simply observing your urine color. A pale yellow color basically means that your intake is averagely adequate while strong smelly urine that comes in a very dark color means that the uric concentration is quite high and is most likely as a result of insufficient fluids in the body to wash it out.

There are varied sources of fluids that benefit the body and work towards seeing it constantly healthy.

-         The foods we take contain fluids in different percentages and so the body benefits from their fluid content every time you consume them. Fruits as well as vegetables are mostly loaded with a considerable amount of fluids that the body really needs. Even the driest foods like cereals, cheese and bread still have some fluid content in them.

-         The greatest amount of fluids that greatly benefit the body’s health come from direct intake of fluids like water, juices and other drinks and beverages like coffee and tea which all have water as the base of their composition.

-         During metabolism and the various chemical activities that take place within the body, water is often released as a by product and could be reused by the body as a source of fluid that the body very much requires to keep itself active.

The role of fluids in the body’s metabolism

About 50% to 70% of the overall body mass is composed of fluids. This makes continuous in take of fluids very important so as to make up for any losses through metabolic processes in order for the body to stay healthy at all times.

Several biological activities that take place within the body are dependant on the availability of adequate fluids in the body. For instance, the water in the body assists in the maintenance and growth of bodily tissues.

Water also acts as a lubricant to the body ensuring less frictional effects especially in the joints.

For excretion success, it is very important to have adequate fluids or water in the body so as not to suffer cases of intoxication but to have any wastes in the body adequately removed from the body.

Water is also very important in the regulation of body temperatures ensuring that you do not have either excess temperatures or very low temperatures at any single time.

The availability of water or fluids in the body ensures that the body does not get dehydrated. If the body is dehydrated one could suffer fatigue, headaches, tiredness, loss of concentration and constipation. 

Development of kidney stones is also possible especially in chronic dehydration cases because most of the toxics from the body will not be effectively released and in turn just get deposited in the kidney.

Sources of water and hygienic handling of water

Water that is used for various daily activities in homes and most especially for cooking and drinking come from various sources like springs, wells, rain and taps.

It is important to keep water safely so as to avoid any contamination that could possibly make you to suffer from water born diseases that can seriously bring your health down.

There are specific pollution regulations and hygienic standards that have been set out to be well observed by water providers before they can issue out any water for consumption.

Water bottlers and those who provide taped water are expected to treat the water as recommended so as to reduce any chances of poisoning through the water.

Collection of mineral water for example takes place after it has gone through various rock particles and dirt and these must be removed prior to any packaging and distribution.

If water is collected by individuals for domestic use, it is important to have it boiled and sieved so as to kill any present germs any remove dirt particles before it can be safe for drinking so as to protect the body from any water related health problems.

The mineral content of water is in most cased determined by where it is collected from and the mineral contents from where it originated from.

The importance of convenience water supply to your health

The coming up of convenience water supply or most commonly known as bottled water is mainly to give you the advantage of replenishing your body even in remote areas without suffering dehydration.

Their difference from taped water and other sources is not so specific but you should just make sure to have a re-hydration means with you whenever you go. Thirst comes any time your body is dehydrated and this could be anywhere making this method of having water at your close disposal a very important way of keeping yourself healthy and vitalized.

Tapped water is also found to be very safe as most of it is channeled hygienically and fluoride treated to protect you from getting any tooth decay problems.

You should however be cautious not to buy any water that comes from a source that does not meet the water regulatory guidelines as it could otherwise expose you to adverse health problems.

Staying hydrated at all time; for a healthy body.

-         It is very important to make it a personal responsibility to be healthily hydrated every minute of the day by making yourself some nutritiously refreshing drinks like juices, milk shakes and healthy beverages.

-         Take the daily recommended amount of water (liquid) of about eight medium glassesevery day.

-         While going out, make sure that you have a bottle of water with you to cater for your thirst needs whenever you are on the go so as not to fall victim of dehydration.

-         Fruits and vegetables are fluid rich and increasing their intake would just help to keep your bodily fluid requirement quenched at all occasions.

-         Make sure you take some water after every meal to help you to meet the daily requirement with no strain at all.

-         Regular drinking of water and liquids prevents you from being thirsty as you do not get dehydrated. Do not wit until you are overly thirsty but keep it a habit to be drinking water as often as possible.