HOW MUCH WATER YOU MUST DRINK PER DAY?

The myth that you have to consume at least two liters of water a day to be healthy has been propagated for decades. But this myth, according to studies, has no scientific basis.

The key to knowing how much water to drink a day: take a look at your situation. Here are the questions to ask yourself to know how much water to drink:

Are you thirsty?

The water you consume should depend on your body’s needs and your thirst, which is the alarm your body has to ask for water. If we drink more water than we need, we run the risk of saturating and demineralizing the body.

How’s your diet?

It should also be noted that, in addition to water, we drink other drinks and eat foods that are also high in water. For example, more than 80% of the composition of most fruits and vegetables is water.

What time of year is it?

As for the time of year, the hotter, the more water. In summer we sweat more and the chances of dehydration are higher. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t drink in winter, but the right thing to do is to drink more during the summer.

Where do you live?

For the same reason, if you live in warm places you will probably need to drink more water than if you live in cold places.

Do you have an active or sedentary lifestyle?

Your lifestyle is also important. If you spend the day sitting at the office, your body doesn’t need as much water as if you spend the day moving, whether it’s working or playing sports.

How old are you?

Older people need to increase their water intake above their thirst, as they have undergone some physiological changes that may cause the body to ask for less water even though it needs it the same.

So how much water should I drink?

The recommended amount of water per day would be about a litre and a half. You may need more water, but this will depend on your answers to the above questions.

Water consumption should be increased in the following cases:

• Medical indication by pathology.
• State of vomiting and diarrhea, because they cause dehydration.
• Practice of long-term endurance sports.
• Older people.