How Many Glasses of Water Should We Drink Every Morning ?

On the occasion of the press conference the campaign "Healthy Living From the Now" made by Danone Aqua, Dr. Samuel Oetoro, MS, SpGK revealed that in one day our bodies need at least 2 liters of water intake in order to keep moving and active. "Seventy percent of the organs of our body contains water. The brain contains the most water, so she needed water intake. If our bodies are dehydrated, the brain can experience delays think (slow). Not only the problem of cognition (thinking power) is affected when dehydration, but also physical problems and mood, "said Dr. Samuel.

Regarding the habit to drink water after getting out of bed, Dr Samuel express, "Generally we sleep around 6-8 hours every night. During sleep without waking during that time, we do not drink, of course, water deficit. During sleep the body was continuing to work to improve cell and there were also evaporation. It is advisable to drink water as much as 2 liters a day. But this does not mean drink as well. In the morning, so wake up, drink 1-2 glasses of water is enough. "

What happens if we drink water in large quantities at once? "The water we drink will go to the digestion and then absorbed by blood vessels. When we drink water in large quantities at once, what happens is the volume of blood fluid will increase. The blood will pass through the heart and kidneys. That is, the heart's workload suddenly gain weight, as well as kidneys. With overloading if done for years there will be health problems later in life. Indeed, each of us to drink plenty of water, while medical tests, like blood sugar and cholesterol, his impression is not high and look normal. In fact, it could happen because both the volume of dissolved water. The main problem and the value of blood sugar or cholesterol, so it is not detected correctly. Drinking 1-2 cups of water will suffice, because the function to return the body fluids lost during sleep, "said Dr. Samuel.

Dr Samuel reminded to drink enough water about 2 liters per day, if any excessive activity, can add up to 2.5 to 3 liters per day by drinking a gradual manner. For example, in the morning 1 cup (250 ml), after breakfast 1 cup, 1 cup before exercise, after the move to drink again, and continue until you reach 8 glasses per day until bedtime.

Recognized Dr. Samuel, the habit of drinking 2 liters per day is not easy, but it could be done, "so often to drink before feeling thirsty to taste, and make it a habit. Unconsciously Eventually the brain will tell your body to take a drink. From now to live healthy to stay healthy until a later date. Perform about 6-8 weeks in a row strictly, then the body will feel the need to drink automatically. "