On average, the amount of water a person needs per day varies between one and a half to three liters. There is a special formula that helps to calculate the right amount depending on weight: 1 kilogram of body weight requires about 30-40 ml of water.Do not drink too much, especially not to try to drink the entire recommended volume at once, for one or two receptions, writes RIA Novosti. It is better to distribute water evenly throughout the day, consumed in small portions, favoring warm liquids. Too cold (as well as too hot) can cause discomfort.Do not abuse water before bedtime: it can lead to edema.Drinking water on the go is also not necessary: there is a risk of choking. It is better to stop and quench thirst slowly and in small sips.Many experts recommend a person to start the day with a glass of water, drunk almost immediately after waking up, on an empty stomach. After that, after about 20 minutes, you can proceed to breakfast.To drink or not to drink water during meals - is still a very controversial issue. There are different opinions on this matter, but in general, doctors believe that a few sips of liquid to drink, for example, a dish of rice, the body will not hurt.The final glass of water, if desired, can be drunk about an hour before going to bed.Water is involved in almost all vital processes that take place in the human body. It helps rid the body of accumulated toxins, is necessary for the proper functioning of the kidneys, digestion and for the functioning of the joints (water deficiency affects the synovial fluid), helps maintain normal body temperature and deliver all the necessary nutrients and vitamins to each cell.Even if water deficit in the body is only 1%, it is already considered dehydration. A deficit of 20% can be fatal.
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