Did you know that your kidneys filter around 113 to 140 litres of water every day? Around 1-2 litres are egested from your body via urination, and the remaining water is recovered by your bloodstream.
In other words, your kidneys cannot function without water, and when your kidneys cannot function your body cannot get rid of waste products; this can also result in excess fluid building up inside your body. This can lead to chronic kidney disease which, if untreated, can lead to kidney failure. This in turn can lead to the shutdown of vital organs in your body.
Losing more water than the body takes in will lead to dehydration, which can result in an imbalance in the body’s electrolytes. Electrolytes such as sodium, phosphate and potassium help carry electrical signals between cells. The kidneys keep the levels of electrolytes in the body stable. When your kidneys cannot maintain the correct balance of electrolytes, the electrical signals become mixed up, and this can lead to seizures involving involuntary muscle movements and loss of consciousness.
Severe dehydration can result in kidney failure which can have a potentially life-threatening outcome. Complications can include damage to your central nervous system, heart failure, anaemia, and a compromised immune system.
Not drinking sufficient water regularly can also lead to a host of other health problems, including:
- The viscosity of your blood becoming so thick that it increases your blood pressure and makes your heart have to work harder to pump the blood throughout your body;
- Dehydrated airways, which can result in allergies and/or asthma;
- Dry and premature wrinkling of the body’s largest organ, your skin;
- Digestive problems and constipation;
- An overly acidic stomach which can result in heartburn and/or the development of stomach ulcers;
- Dried-out cartilage in the joints and the disks of the spine means they will be unable to absorb shocks so readily, which will lead to joint pain; and
- Dehydration can affect brain structure and function, resulting in headaches and impaired cognitive ability if prolonged
SO, the bottom line is “Drink sufficient water regularly for good health!â€
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