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Water Facts

ProTFitness
ProTFitness Posts: 1,379 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Interesting Water Facts

We all know that water is important, but I’ve never seen it described like this before!!!!

75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. ( Likely applies to half the world population). In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for Hunger. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one’s metabolism as much as 3%. One glass of water shuts down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of dieters studied in a U- Washington study. Lack of water, the 1# trigger of daytime fatigue. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on a printed page. Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79%, and one is 50% less likely to develop bladder cancer.

Are you drinking the amount of water you should everyday???

DRINK UP!!!! :flowerforyou:

Replies

  • Goal_Seeker_1988
    Goal_Seeker_1988 Posts: 1,619 Member
    I def. don't drink enough water on days that I work. But on days I am off it is so much easier to drink more than 8 8ouncs. Prolly why while @ work I feel so drained. I try to drink more water while there but just ain't got the time. Thanx for sharing :)
  • karhaz123
    karhaz123 Posts: 35
    Thank you for these facts. I love my water, but it only encourages me more to drink even more!! (:
  • Dtho5159
    Dtho5159 Posts: 1,054 Member
    I try for a gallon a day but sometimes don't get quite that much..
  • Snookieee
    Snookieee Posts: 6
    well i suddenly have the urge to go drink lots of water :D thank youu
  • myukniewicz
    myukniewicz Posts: 906 Member
    very interesting :) thank you for sharring this information!
    i drink wanter like its going out of style, around 12-15 cups a day. on days that i don't (like when i am out shopping, or doing things and i don't want to have to run to the bathroom every 4 seconds) i can definatly feel a difference.
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