About 70% of the body is made up of water. Even the delicate parts such as the brain, liver, heart, muscles, skin contain water. This is the more reason why it is important to stay hydrated. Doctors recommend drinking up to seven or eight ounce of glasses of water daily.
Drinking water in the morning has a lot of benefits, these includes:
- It boosts metabolism
Drinking water can jump start your metabolism. A high metabolic rate means more energy. This also means you can burn excess body fat.
- It prevents dehydration
Drinking water first thing in the morning is a good remedy for overnight dehydration. It would keep you refreshed and very alert and active during the day.
- It flushes out toxins
Like every part of the body, the kidney, responsible for filtering the blood, performs well when you drink enough water. The body takes longer to break down and remove harmful chemicals without water.
- It aids digestion
Drinking water helps the body absorbs the nutrients it needs and dilute what is unwanted. Water also lubricates the intestines and thus assists with bowel movements by preventing constipation. Besides drinking water in the morning, gets you ready for breakfast.
- It influences your immune health
Water is involved in the creation of blood cells. It is also responsible for keeping sensitive, vulnerable parts of the body hydrated.