Water is the source of life and it is very important to consume enough water every day. Drinking less water will not only make the body dehydrated, but also cause a variety of diseases, such as kidney stones.
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents, in general, adults need to drink 1500-1700 ml of water per day, in divided doses, which is about 8 cups of water. Every day, the human body excretes more than 2,000 ml of water through various ways, so if you don’t replenish enough water, it will easily lead to body dehydration.
Moreover, most of the body’s metabolic wastes are excreted through the kidneys, and if you drink less water, the amount of urine will be reduced, and it is easy to occur kidney stones, ureteral stones and other urinary system diseases. In addition, drinking less water can also lead to dry stools and constipation.
Drinking water in moderation is important, however, do not drink too much at once, drinking a lot of water in a short period of time may cause water intoxication in extreme cases, and it is best to drink a small amount of water several times.