Water accounts for 60% of the human body and is undeniably essential to every human cell.

Did you know that staying hydrated can boost productivity and brainpower?

According to a study presented at the British Psychological Society Annual Conference last 2017 — college students who brought water with them during their exam obtained higher scores than those who didn’t have water. Although, researchers didn’t look into whether those students actually drank the water. But researchers hypothesized that drinking water could help promote students’ thinking and help them stay calm which could help them perform examination better.

But staying properly hydrated does not only impact your brain and productivity, but there’s also more:

Improves digestion

Your digestive tract necessitates water to properly function and moves food waste within the body. In fact, dehydration can induce chronic constipation whereas when you are properly hydrated your bowel function normalizes.

Lowers high blood pressure

Did you know that both low and high blood pressures could be a direct effect of lack hydration?

Think about this, dehydration causes the sodium in your blood to increase which then causes your kidneys to work harder in removing waste resulting in high blood pressure.

On the other hand, low blood pressure is also caused when you are dehydrated because dehydration can cause a decrease in the blood volume, resulting in low blood pressure in the blood vessels.

Helps you in your diet

Water is a zero-calorie drink therefore when you drink water instead of those sugary drinks like soda and fruit juice, you cut unnecessary calories.

Moreover, drinking water will also help you stop cravings and binge eating because it helps you feel fuller.

Moves you better

When you are properly hydrated, the water in the cells of your contracting muscles provide the needed nutrients and helps remove waste so you can move better. Plus, water is critical in lubricating your muscles and joints.

Cleanse your body inside out

Kidneys play a major role in our body as they filter the waste from the body especially from the blood and excrete it as urine.

When you keep hydrated, you prevent urinary tract infections and the chance of getting kidney stones while allowing your body to cleanse itself. Moreover, when you stay hydrated you will see a big difference in your skin as it also promotes healthy, beautiful, glowing skin.