How true is this? Water needed for fat metabolism?

servilia

I saw this in an article on another site and am wondering how true it is. Is there science behind it?

"Water is not only a natural appetite suppressant, but it actually helps the body metabolize stored fat. When the body does not have a good supply of water to draw from to perform required physiological tasks, it will draw water from inside the bodies cells, including fat cells, in order to perform the desired tasks.

Any fat stores in the body that are drawn on for water, are less likely to be mobilized and burned off as energy, resulting in increased fat stores over time if you were to remain in a constantly dehydrated state."

ren_ascent

I didn't do a ton of research, but there are only a few sites, such as web-md, that state water helps with weight loss. It stated that it slightly increases your metabolism for a certain period of time after drinking. Most sites just tout increased energy levels which help maintain exercise. Common knowledge facts. I've not heard of it directly affecting fat cells.

avocadoshaped

There is not a tonne of research on water simply because no one is trying to sell it to you. However water is important most of the things your body does, so it is probably a good idea to drink it. Whether that mechanism is specifically at play is probably dubious but as we know there is nothing more dangerous than a theory.

There are people trying to convince themselves that by drinking cold water they will burn more calories, which makes sense until you realize that it would require drinking gallons upon gallons to make even a small difference.

WalkingAlong

Sounds like bs to me. Water is not really a natural appetite suppressant, either.