It’s an age-old question. For years, we have heard the advice to drink eight glasses of water a day. But is that correct—or is that another one of those old wives’ tales?
According to MayoClinic.com, the amount of water a person should consume each day is based on several factors, including a person’s health, how active he or she is and where the person lives.
If you are sick and are losing fluids, you will need to replenish your system by consuming more fluids. Your health plays a significant factor in how much fluid your body needs.
For those who are very active and regularly engage in exercise, the amount of water consumed each day might be more than someone who is relatively sedentary and who doesn’t burn as much energy. It’s important to replace those fluids lost through perspiration with water or a sports drink.
Your environment can also play a significant role in how much water you consume. People who live in hot and humid climates will lose fluids through perspiration and will need to replenish those fluids. Those who live in cooler and drier climates typically will not lose as much through perspiration.
So the answer to how much water a person should drink in a day is “it depends.” However, MayoClinic.com gives these general tips:
· Drink a glass of water with each meal and between each meal.
· Hydrate before, during and after exercise.
· Substitute sparkling water for alcoholic drinks at social gatherings.
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