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Water makes up 60% of our body, a major component of our body. It is required for various crucial functions, it facilitates the transportation of various minerals and nutrients throughout the body and helps remove waste. The gut is the gastrointestinal (GI) tract or the digestive system, it runs from the mouth to the anus, and water helps in the smooth operation of the digestive system.
Water performs multiple functions in the process of digestion. Here is the relationship between hydration and gut health:
We just read about the relationship between staying hydrated and gut health. A good gut health is directly proportional to drinking enough water. It is recommended to drink 7-8 glasses of water everyday. When we don’t drink enough water, our body rebels by showing these symptoms:
Here are some strategies to avoid any of these from happening and staying hydrated:
Staying hydrated is so important, but there are some myths that might halt your hydration journey. Let us address some common misconceptions about water and digestion:
Myth no.1: Drinking water with meals dilutes digestive juices.
This is entirely a myth that drinking water with meals dilutes digestive juices. In fact, drinking water during or after meals helps to break food and facilitates digestion.
Myth no.2: Cold drinks and soft drinks are hydrating.
These carbonated and sugar drinks rather dehydrate you. Water should be the top choice for hydrating yourself.
Myth no 3: Drinking water before sleep can disrupt your sleep due to constant urination. Dehydration will disturb sleep more than urine breaks.
Myth no 4: Drinking excessive water, can lead to electrolyte imbalance and hyponatremia.For most individuals consuming 2.5 to 4 litres of water daily, poses no significant risk, except those who are suffering from specific health concerns like cardiac disorder.
Water is the foundation of a healthy gut, it enables proper functioning of the digestive system. Not only for the gut, but for our entire body, water is the most essential fluid. Staying hydrated thus becomes a necessity to support all the life functions, not a choice. So grab a glass of water in the name of good gut health. Cheers!
Water helps perform the following digestive functions of our body:
Yes, water is extremely important for the process of digestion, it helps perform various functions while digesting the food such as breaking down the food, transporting the essential nutrients, bowel regulation, etc. Here are some of it’s functions:
Here are the benefits of staying properly hydrated:
It is advised to not blindly follow anything you hear and get your facts checked. Some common misconceptions about water’s role in digestion are:
Drinking water with meals dilutes digestive juices.
This is entirely a myth that drinking water with meals dilutes digestive juices. In fact, drinking water during or after meals helps to break food and facilitates digestion.
Drinking water before sleep can disrupt your sleep due to constant urination.
Dehydration will disturb sleep more than urine breaks.
Drinking excessive water can lead to electrolyte imbalance and hyponatremia.
For most individuals consuming 2.5 to 4 litres of water daily, poses no significant risk, except for those who are suffering from specific health concerns like cardiac disorder.
Here are some ways to ensure proper hydration: