The human body consists of 60% water. Water has many functions in the body: protein synthesis for energy generation, growth and repair of worn-out tissues, storage of unspent energy as fat, and metabolism resulting from metabolism. like disposing of harmful wastes with water. Women should consume 1.5 liters of water and men should consume 2 liters of water per day.
The basic element of staying healthy in the summer months is to get enough fluids.
The human body needs water to perform its normal functions. Dehydration occurs when your body loses more than the amount of fluid you take in. If you are seriously dehydrated, you can become sick and even die.
How and in what amount is water excreted from the body?
To remove harmful substances formed in the body with food consumption and to maintain body temperature balance:
• From the kidneys…… …………………………… approx. 1500 mL/day
• From the skin … ……………………………………… about 500 mL/day
• From the intestines ………………………………. about 300 mL /day
• Breathe ………………………………….. … about 300 mL/day
, a total of ~2.5 liters/day water / fluid loss.
Dehydration occurs when:
Urination (urinating)
Vomiting or diarrhea
Sweating
Breathing, especially fast rapid breathing
Excessive fatigue in hot or humid weather
Fever
Along with fluid, your body also loses electrolytes (mineral salts), which are important for normal bodily functions.
Symptoms of dehydration:
Thirst
Facial redness
Dry, warm skin
Small amount of dark, yellow urine
Dizziness that worsens when standing up
Fatigue
Cramps in the arms and legs
Little or no tears
Headache
Low energy
Dry mouth and tongue with intense salivation
Low blood pressure
Fainting
In people with cardiovascular disease, hot air Decreased blood flow as a result of excessive fluid loss in the body along with sweating due to the effect of sweating can cause a heart attack. Hormones secreted from the adrenal gland due to fluid loss in the body act to retain water. These hormones cause the vessels to constrict and increase blood pressure.
For adequate fluid intake, the average sedentary man should consume at least 2900 milliliters (ml) of fluid per day. This figure is at least 2200 ml for an average sedentary woman. The contribution of solid foods to fluid intake is approximately 1000 ml of water. As a result of a wrong perception and information in the society, tea, coffee, cola drinks, etc. are consumed instead of water. However, since these beverages have diuretic properties, they cause the body to be thrown out of water. Therefore, such drinks should never be consumed instead of water.
