It may seem obvious, but drinking enough water keeps us away from chronic diseases and helps us age well.
Earlier this week, the review eBioMedecine echoed a study of National Institutes of Health of the UNITED STATES.
And according to the NIH, adults who stay adequately hydrated are less at risk of developing maladies chronic and have a better life expectancy than those who do not drink enough water.
Age better with water
To reach this conclusion, data from 11,255 adults were analyzed over 30 years. The aim was to observe the link between serum sodium levels and several general health indicators. Serum sodium increases as water intake decreases.
What did they find? People with high sodium levels were more likely to develop chronic diseases and show signs of aging biological early, compared to those whose serum sodium level remained in the average. And they were also more likely to die prematurely.
What conclusions?
Natalia Dmitrieva, lead author of the study, summarizes: “Results suggest that proper hydration can slow aging and prolong a disease-free life”.
Before that, the same researchers had already linked high serum sodium levels to higher risks of chronic diseases such as heart failure, atrial fibrillationdiabetes or dementia.
Maintain good hydration
Note that it is not necessary not wait for the feeling of thirst to hydrate. And in particular, is it necessary to recall it, in the event of physical activity and heat. Age also matters, since past 55, the feeling of thirst tends to decrease.
