Drinking Water Helps Maintain the Balance of Body Fluids.




The functions of these bodily fluids include digestion, absorption, circulation, creation of saliva, transportation of nutrients, and maintenance of body temperature. When you're low on fluids, the brain triggers the body's thirst mechanism.

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Improves Your Circulation
With poor cardiovascular circulation, not only is the blood flow compromised, the heart becomes stressed. ... But cold-water immersion can also stimulate blood flow. When you immerse your body in cold water, the blood rushes to surround your vital organs.

How does the body maintain water balance? 

The kidneys can regulate water levels in the body; they conserve water if you are dehydrated, and they can make urine more dilute to expel excess water if necessary. Water is lost through the skin through evaporation from the skin surface without overt sweating and from air expelled from the lungs.

Why is it important to maintain fluid balance in the body? 

Maintenance of an adequate fluid balance is vital to health. Inadequate fluid intake or excessive fluid loss can lead to dehydration, which in turn can affect cardiac and renal function and electrolyte management. Inadequate urine production can lead to volume overload, renal failure and electrolyte toxicity.

How much water should you drink a day to maintain a healthy water balance? 


The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine determined that an adequate daily fluid intake is: About 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids for men. About 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids a day for women.