Hydration is essential for all aspects of life. Every system in your body depends on it! Drinking fluids is critical for daily life because it helps the body transport carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and other important nutrients at the cellular level. In fact, water constitutes about 60 percent of an adult’s body weight and even a higher percentage of a child’s.
In addition to remaining hydrated, a vitamin and mineral combination may also help support the optimal nutrition needed for any active lifestyle. An active lifestyle can deplete our bodies of minerals such as sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium. These minerals are known as electrolytes and play an important role in muscle action, blood pH and hydration. It’s important to replenish these important minerals during and after activities. Some studies also show that adequate consumption of vitamins, especially the B complex vitamins, may also help reduce exercise related fatigue and support energy metabolism and tissue building.
When the body registers that it’s “thirsty”, you might already be dehydrated. Every day the body loses water through breathing, perspiration and certain body functions. When we moderately or intensely exercise, the need for hydration increases. That being said, stay hydrated – your body will thank you!
Sources:
Understanding Nutrition, Eleventh Edition, Ellie Whitney (Chapter 12)
http://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/nutrition/factsheets/water.html
http://www.beverageinstitute.org/healthcare_professionals/pdf/Hydration_and_You.pdf
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/water/NU00283
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/medical/IM00594
International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism 2006 Oct; 16 (5): 453-84 Understanding Nutrition 11th edition
In addition to remaining hydrated, a vitamin and mineral combination may also help support the optimal nutrition needed for any active lifestyle. An active lifestyle can deplete our bodies of minerals such as sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium. These minerals are known as electrolytes and play an important role in muscle action, blood pH and hydration. It’s important to replenish these important minerals during and after activities. Some studies also show that adequate consumption of vitamins, especially the B complex vitamins, may also help reduce exercise related fatigue and support energy metabolism and tissue building.
When the body registers that it’s “thirsty”, you might already be dehydrated. Every day the body loses water through breathing, perspiration and certain body functions. When we moderately or intensely exercise, the need for hydration increases. That being said, stay hydrated – your body will thank you!
Sources:
Understanding Nutrition, Eleventh Edition, Ellie Whitney (Chapter 12)
http://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/nutrition/factsheets/water.html
http://www.beverageinstitute.org/healthcare_professionals/pdf/Hydration_and_You.pdf
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/water/NU00283
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/medical/IM00594
International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism 2006 Oct; 16 (5): 453-84 Understanding Nutrition 11th edition