How Water Can Help Reduce the Signs of Aging

Your body is about 70% water. It carries nutrients to your cells and helps you eliminate toxins and the waste products from normal metabolism. Without it, you simply couldn't live.

What does this have to do with aging? Lots.

For one thing, drinking this pure natural liquid can help with inflammation. And if you've read some of the other pages on this site, you know that inflammation is a big problem associated with aging. Think about it... inflammation = fire. What better to put out a fire?

It's also crucial for brain function. Without adequate hydration your brain simply can't function at peak efficiency.

Also, when you quench your thirst with other beverages, you are often actually dehydrating yourself. Certain drinks, such as coffee, tea and other caffeine-containing beverages, actually dehydrate you. In other words, you end up with less healthy fluids in your body.

How Much is Enough?

Most experts recommend between 2 and 3 quarts of water daily. If you're not used to drinking this much it sounds like a lot. It's especially a lot if you are drinking other liquids like coffee, pop or sports drinks.