Hydration and Inflammation: Nutrition professionals describe the relationship between two | Health

Have you ever been swollen and you thought you were caught in the liquid because you were most drunk? This is a simple idea – but not always right. In fact, the Taking less waterEspecially in the summer, This is one of the main reasons for retaining fluid in the body. That is, inflammation may be a sign that your body needs more hydration, not less.

About this and with warm days in the Para capital, the Oliberal.com He spoke to two nutritionists about water consumption and inflammation. Learn more below:

Which one is the cause of inflammation?

Inflammation that is also known as edema occurs When the fluid accumulates in the tissues. Like the feet and ankles after standing for several hours – or widely. Sodium -rich diet, however, can contribute to this case, such as sedentary lifestyle, hormonal changes, kidneys and health problems such as heart disease.

Inflammation is related to chronic diseases, kidney problems, food or low water consumption (fripe)

For Sports and Intestinal Health Clinical Area, Specialist Nutritionist in Rafela Dias, we need to pay more attention to sodium use:

“Sodium is the main cause of liquid retention and inflammation. Drinking too much water can really help the body to release the body because if you have liquid retention, your body will have this water protection mechanism. So, we can also improve the kidneys that help, and stimulates blood and lymph, which stimulates blood and lymph.”

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The importance of water consumption

Drinking water is very important to maintain liquid balance in the body, and it is important to know the ideal amount of water consumption in everyday life for good hydration. This amount depends on the age, weight, physical activity and the type of atmosphere they inserted.

According to Nutritionist Fernanda Cavallante, “an average of 35 ml per kilo, which means that a 70 -pound person should drink two and a half liters a day, but if a person practiced physical activity or in hot places, this value increases.”

One of the watermelon in the hydration process (frica) helps to help

In addition to drinking water, Fernanda also helps with water intake: “Foods such as watermelon, orange, strawberry, as well as natural tea and juices help to hydrate the body.” However, you should be careful with teas and juices as nutritionist Rafela Dias explained: “Depending on tea and juice, or may not be sweetener, colors, additives, etc. so it is advisable to do it through water.”

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