Almost everyone carries a water bottle with them these days. In fact, it has surpassed beer as the most popular beverage (behind soft drinks). However, water lovers were shocked to learn that a new investigation indicated that the benefits of drinking water may have been exaggerated. Apparently, the former recommendation of eight glasses of water per day was only a suggestion, not based on scientific data.
But hold on to your water bottle or glass for a moment longer. While we may not require eight glasses of water, there are other benefits to consume water. In truth, water (either plain or in the form of other fluids or nutrients) is necessary for good health.
Consider water to be a nutrient that your body needs that can be found in drinks, plain water, and foods. All of these are required on a regular basis in order to restore the vast volumes of water lost each day. When your water intake does not equal your output, you can become dehydrated. Fluid losses are accentuated in warmer climates, during strenuous exercise, in high altitudes, and in older adults, whose sense of thirst may not be as sharp.
