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Can we drink too much?

Drinking too much during physical effort can be fatal! The reason for this is that the kidneys can not discharge surplus water while exercising. This results in an excess water flow to the brain cells which can harm them.


Therefore, athletes, (marathon) runners and cyclists should estimate how much water they lose throughout the physical exercise by weighting their body weight before and after. If they weight more after the exercise than they have drunk to much!

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What should we drink? What should we avoid?

Sodas/soft drinks provide our body with enough fluids but the high sugar content and artificial flavors are harmful to our health in the long-run.

Tea, coffee, soft drinks contain water, but these caffeinated beverages flush water out of our body. An alternative is provided by decaffeinated teas.

All in all, natural pure water is the best choice. If you are committed to a healthy lifestyle and long-term health, make water a habit and a priority in your life!

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How do I know whether I have drunk too little water?

A definite sign is the recognition of thirst. This sign however should be regarded as the last sign given by your body. That is because thirst does not develop until your body fluids are below the required level for optimal functioning.

In order to be on the safe side you should check your urine:

1) If you have provided your body with the necessary amount of water, your urine is clear or slightly yellow.
2) If you have drunk too little water, your urine is yellow.
3) If you have drunk way too little water, your urine is orange or dark-colored.

Even mild under-provision of water can result in:

- Blood pressure changes
- Decreased coordination
- Fatigue
- Dry skin
- Decreased urine output
- Dry mucous membranes in the mouth and nose
- Impairment of judgment.


Middle-term side effects of a constant under-provision of water are:

- Stress
- Headache
- Back pain
- Allergies
- Asthma
- High blood pressure
- Degenerative health problems

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This series deals with the importance of water in terms of our health. Water is the basis of our body.

Visualize that:

- our lungs are more than 90% water
- our blood is 82% water
- our brain is 76% water
- our muscles are 75% water
- our skin is 70% water





Now imagine what would happen if we don't drink enough water every day?
Right! The organs are not able to function properly any more!

So, in order to comprehend this topic better, let's answer 9 important questions.

How does the body loose water?

On average everybody loses about 3- 4 liters (about 10-15 cups) of water a day because of sweat, urine, exhaled air and bowel movement. (We lose approximately 1-2 liters of water just from breathing!) This amount must be replaced by the water we drink and the food we eat.
Exercise and sweating can significantly increase the amount of water we lose each day by up to several liters.