• May 2, 2024

The Water is indispensable for the body to function properly. It is a nutrient as important as proteins or unsaturated fats. Because it is the most abundant element of the organism, it is important to eradicate certain Myths of the hydration to increase your consumption.

The signature Beverage Marketing Corporation shows that the consumption by person of bottled water in Mexico It is 234 liters to the year , on average. This means less than one liter a day, which shows that Mexicans drink little liquid and could suffer from dehydration .

False beliefs of hydration

With the objective of increase the consumption of Water , Angelita Marín , member of the Mexican College of Nutritionists , explains, in an interview, some Myths about the hydration .

1. Myth: We need to drink 2 liters of water a day to behydrated

Reality: The general recommendation is that adults consume 8 glasses of 200 ml per day and children 8 glasses of 120 ml. This suggestion does not take into account individual requirements such as age, physical activity, state of health, climate in which people live, among other factors.

2. Myth: We need carbonated or energizing drinks to be well hydrated

Reality: False, simple water is the first liquid of choice for not dehydrated.

3. Myth: Alkaline water is beneficial for the hydration

Reality: There is no scientific evidence to justify its consumption, although its benefits are disseminated, such as that which can prevent degenerative diseases by having a pH (acidity measurement) greater than 7. The recommendation is to drink pure water, which is not too alkaline or acidic.

4. Myth: We do not need to drink natural water because it is found in other foods

Reality: If you do not take the necessary, it is difficult to meet the daily requirement. There are those who think that drinking coffee is hydrate The detail is that this drink is diuretic and causes the liquid added to be eliminated.

5. Myth: Energy drinks hydrate

Reality: Its consumption is only justified when it is carried out exercise high intensity for more than 90 minutes. These drinks compensate the levels of electrolytes and sugar, so it is advisable not to abuse them, or replace them with the consumption of natural water.

The nutriologist Marín ensures that to maintain good health is important hydrate with simple water. This should be the first liquid of choice in healthy people and according to their age.

He adds that when a person has thirst it is a sign that the body has 1% dehydration . Ideally, do not wait to feel this sensation and drink water during the day.

Other manifestations of dehydration they are a dark colored concentrated urine; Dry mouth, thick saliva or sticky saliva. Even, the mucosa of the eyes is dry.

The effects on the body can be recognized by the sensation of dizziness , waste of concentration , sickness , among other advanced symptoms. "

If it's hard for you to drink simple water, you could add slices of lemon or cucumber to give it a different flavor.