Disadvantages of not drinking water: Just as a diet rich in nutritious elements is necessary to keep the body healthy, in the same way, fluid is also very important. Talking about liquid, most human beings depend on water. You may eat or drink anything, but until a sufficient amount of water does not enter the body, the mind does not get peace. There are many benefits of drinking water. It works to remove toxins from the body. It also keeps the body temperature under control. Water is very important for the proper functioning of body tissues and organs. Many times some people observe Nirjala fast for the whole day during the fast. Some people are left drinking only two to three glasses of water throughout the day. When thirsty, there is no dearth of people who drink two sips of water. Is it right for the body to do this? If a person does not drink water for a day then what can be the problem with him? What are the disadvantages of not drinking water? What are the benefits of drinking enough water, how much water should a person drink in a day? Let us know the answers to all these questions from Lakshmi Mishra, Clinical Dietician of Fortis Hospital Kalyan, Mumbai.
What harm can happen to the body by not drinking water?
Water is very important for the body. If you do not consume water then you may suffer from dehydration. This can upset your stomach. The problem of indigestion, indigestion can start. There may be pain in the stomach. If you drink less water then the person will feel problems of fatigue, tension, confusion, etc. Toxins present in the body are not able to get out, due to which many organs can be affected negatively. If the harmful substances continue to accumulate in the body, then there will be heavy damage to the kidney. Without enough water, your body's functioning can get affected. Cells can shrink. Your brain will signal your body to urinate less. The kidney, the brain also needs adequate water intake to function properly.
If you are eating and drinking well throughout the day, but not drinking water, water intake is not sufficient, then your digestion will be affected. Acidity, and nausea can be a problem. To avoid all these problems, it is very important to drink water daily. Everyone needs to drink water according to weight, age. However, drinking 3 liters of water a day is sufficient.
How long can you live without drinking water?
Clinical Dietitian Lakshmi Mishra says that since water is a natural substance and it is more important for the body than any other fluid. In such a situation, no one can live without consuming it. You drink less water for a day or two, but it is not that you can live without drinking water for 10 or 15 days. By doing this, there will be a huge problem of dehydration, which can have serious side effects. Not drinking water can harm the body in many ways. If you eat something, then it is necessary to drink water to digest it properly. Water intake is also necessary for the body to function properly in hot and humid environments.
Benefits of drinking water
If you drink a sufficient amount of water daily then it has many health benefits. Water helps in detoxification. Whatever toxins are there in your body, they get flushed out through urine. If water intake is good then there is no problem related to digestion. There will be no problem of constipation, bloating, etc. Your kidney will work properly. Drinking enough water also brings a glow to the skin.
When to drink water?
Although three liters of water should be drunk throughout the day, but consuming water first thing in the morning is a very healthy habit. Drinking water on an empty stomach makes the stomach clean. Keeping the stomach clean can prevent many diseases. Drink water one hour before eating food, but it is not right to drink excessive amounts of water after eating food. You can drink only one or two sips of water in between while eating. By drinking more water while eating, the food does not get digested properly. Due to this, the digestion process becomes slow and sluggish. Drinking a lot of water after a workout can be harmful.
