Drink water properly and sufficiently.

Water is essential for the body. Not drinking enough water can lead to many serious complications. However, drinking too much water is also harmful to the body. Both dehydration and excess water can, in the long term, even be life-threatening.

When you have a fever, you need to drink plenty of water. Photo: H.HOA

The effects of water

Water is one of the basic components of life, accounting for about half the body weight of an adult, and two-thirds of that in children. Water is a vital component of cells and serves as a medium or solvent for reactions occurring in the body.

Water performs many key functions in the body. It is a solvent (liquid solution) that dissolves many chemical substances. All reactions necessary for the body's vital functions (digestion, absorption, metabolism, etc.) occur in a water environment. In addition to directly participating in various bodily reactions, water acts as a crucial lubricant, especially at the joints, synovial membranes, and connective tissues, providing flexibility in the movement of bones and cartilage, the pleura, the pericardium, the diaphragm, the mouth, etc. Water can also distribute heat generated by the metabolic and oxidative processes of nutrients, thereby helping the body regulate temperature.

Drinking enough water helps keep the body healthy because water controls all internal functions, regulates body temperature, aids digestion, eliminates toxins, and prevents diseases (especially high blood pressure)... Water itself has no nutritional value, but it carries nutrients throughout the body. Particularly for the kidneys, according to the National Kidney Foundation of the United States, water not only helps the kidneys remove toxins but also keeps blood vessels open, allowing blood to flow easily to the kidneys for more efficient filtration.

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When dehydrated, the body will signal this with symptoms such as: dry skin, headache, dry throat, infrequent urination, and dark-colored urine. In such situations, it's crucial to drink plenty of water immediately.

How much water should you drink?

If the excess water intake is not excessive and not a large amount is not drunk quickly at once, the cells can adapt to the excess fluid in the body. However, drinking too much water in a short period of time can have serious consequences due to electrolyte imbalance, especially sodium in the blood.

According to Associate Professor, Doctor Nguyen Trong Hung, from the National Institute of Nutrition, drinking too much water can lead to water intoxication and brain dysfunction. This occurs when there is too much water in cells, especially brain cells, causing edema and pressure in the brain (cerebral edema), followed by drowsiness and headaches. If this pressure increases, it can cause conditions such as high blood pressure and slow heart rate. When there is excess water, sodium – an electrolyte – is most affected, leading to hyponatremia. When sodium levels drop, fluid enters the cells, increasing the risk of seizures, coma, and even death.

Signs that you should consider reducing your water intake include: frequent urination and nearly clear urine, feeling bloated or nauseous, headaches, or brain fog…

There is no exact formula for determining the daily water intake, as it depends on individual needs and health conditions. Generally, the body requires approximately 2,500ml of water daily, with about 1,000-1,500ml coming from drinking water and the remainder from food. The amount of water excreted is also roughly 2,500ml per day. Adequate water intake is essential for good health and proper metabolism.

Drinking water must be clean (filtered and disinfected) or boiled and cooled water. Women who are breastfeeding, those engaged in strenuous physical labor, those who exercise and sweat profusely, and those working outdoors in hot weather need to drink more water. In particular, when experiencing diarrhea, fever, or vomiting, it is necessary to drink more water or supplement with rehydration solutions as directed by a doctor. Individuals with medical conditions such as heart failure or kidney failure should not drink excessive amounts of water and should consult their doctor regarding their daily water intake.

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The correct way to drink water is to drink slowly and spread it out throughout the day. Drinking in small sips helps the body process nutrients and minerals more effectively. It also helps the kidneys process all the fluids more easily.

Text and photos: H.HOA

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