Particle.news
Download on the App Store
5 ARTICLES
·
6mo ago

Study Finds Drinking More Water Offers Key Health Benefits

Systematic review highlights water's role in weight loss, kidney stone prevention, and potential improvements in other health conditions.

A woman drinking water (Photo from pexels.com)
Our water-drinking habits might help with weight loss, prevent kidney stones, and more.
Okay So We’re All Chugging Water, But What Does Upping Your Intake Actually Do?
In the systematic review of 18 randomized clinical trials, interventions of increased water intake (or decreased intake in one study) were associated with statistically significant greater weight loss and fewer nephrolithiasis events; single studies suggested benefits related to migraine prevention, urinary tract infection, diabetes control, and hypotension but did not reach statistical significance. Image credit: Günter.

Overview

  • A systematic review of 18 clinical trials found that increasing daily water intake can aid weight loss and reduce kidney stone recurrence.
  • Drinking two cups of water before meals was associated with significant weight loss in adults, with some participants losing up to twice as much weight.
  • Higher water consumption was linked to fewer urinary tract infections and longer time intervals between infections in women.
  • Preliminary evidence suggests potential benefits of water intake in managing migraines, diabetes, and low blood pressure, though more research is needed.
  • Researchers emphasize that hydration needs vary by individual, and there is no universal 'one-size-fits-all' daily water recommendation.