Can drinking water help lose weight?

Question

Hello doctor,

I have the following questions:

What is the role of water intake in weight loss?
Do dieters tend to overlook one of the easiest weight-loss techniques, i.e., drinking enough water?
What is the role of hydration in weight loss? Is taking eight glasses of water necessary?
Can you suggest a way to help people adopt smart strategies of sipping water throughout the day?

Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

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Hydration is important as the body is made up of 60 to 70 percent water. Intracellular hydration is very important, and it is often ignored. It can lead to cell death and take longer recovery times in long-term injuries of tendons and ligaments. Drink enough water to keep your kidney function and urine light amber color.

If the urine is darker, then it indicates dehydration. So, if you drink six glasses of water and your urine is a light amber color, it is normal. Even if you drink ten glasses of water and work out in the sun, and if your urine is dark, then you are dehydrated.

I hope this helps.

Kindly revert so I can assist you further.

Thank you.