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The human body is comprised of roughly 70% water. It’s no surprise that we’re recommended to drink at least 2 liters of water daily. In a country with many beverage options, Malaysians tend to drink more sugary drinks than water. With drinks such as Teh Tarik, Milo, Nescafe and Sirap Bandung, this high sugar intake over time can cause diabetes and decreased metabolism.

To avoid that, drinking enough water helps regulate bodily functions while keeping you hydrated throughout the day. With today’s hectic lifestyle, here are 5 major health benefits of drinking enough water daily.

• Prevents fatigue
  

  You wake up bright and ready to go each morning. But halfway through the day, you find yourself running out of energy. You wish you were at home sleeping instead of working. Feeling tired is a clear sign of dehydration. When the body lacks water, blood circulations drop and cause major organs to work less efficiently. By replenishing water for the body, the heart won’t have to work so hard to pump oxygenated blood out.

  

  So instead of reaching for an energy drink or coffee, consider chugging a bottle of water to prevent fatigue! It’s cheaper and also better for your system.

• Helps digestion and relieves constipation
  

  If you’re experiencing stomach aches and irregular bowel movement, these are common signs of indigestion. One of the factors is not drinking enough water. Water aids the digestive system to keep things moving, thus avoiding constipation. It increases metabolism that helps your stomach break down food easier. More water also helps absorb nutrients from food, ensuring that you get the most out of your meal.

  

  In addition, the urinary system needs adequate water to prevent kidney stones from forming. Water helps dilute excessive minerals in the body, which prevents crystallization when it passes through the kidneys. Next time you feel constipated; remember to drink more water in your daily routine to prevent it from happening again.

• Reduces headaches
  

  For some people, dehydration can set off headaches and migraines. Though not all headaches are linked to dehydration, drinking plenty of water can offer some temporary relief. According to Home Remedies, “A study published in the European Journal of Neurology, researchers found that increasing water intake helped reduce the total number of hours and intensity of headaches in the study participants.”

  

Being dehydrated can affect your mood. The lack of water reduces blood flow to the brain and causes lower cognitive functions. Keep a water bottle around to avoid falling into that trap!

• Cleanses toxins in body
  

  Ever since we were children, we were told to drink enough water to “flush out the toxins”. But what does that mean? The urinary system acts as a filter to cleanse our body of minerals and toxins. By drinking a lot of water, water dilutes the minerals and acts as a medium to carry toxins out of our body when we urinate.

  

That’s why clear urine is a good sign of drinking enough water. Contrary, yellow or dark urine are signs of concentrated mineral content and the lack of water in the body to expel toxins. Drinking sufficient water helps regulate bodily systems while boosting one’s immune system. Thus, preventing you from falling sick easily.

• Clears up your skin
  

  If you’ve ever been to a drugstore, you’ll notice that most skincare products proudly promote H20 in their formula. Celebrities in commercials often flaunt firm supple skin that seems to be glowing from within. So what’s the secret?

  

  That’s because the skin becomes dull when it lacks water. Pores look bigger and wrinkles become visible. So by applying water based products, it gives one the appearance of younger youthful skin. Though skincare helps, beauty ultimately comes from within. By drinking plenty of water, you hydrate your system from within, giving your skin the moisture it needs to stay healthy. What you invest internally, will show on the outside. Rather than spending hundreds to beat the age clock, why not incorporate drinking more water to your routine? After all, prevention is better than cure!