Staying hydrated is one of the simplest but most powerful things you can do for long-term muscle health. Muscle health is vital for maintaining independence and staying healthy. Staying hydrated is critical for protecting joints, protecting muscles, preventing disease, and protecting immunity.
Increasing Water Intake
- Protects Joints
- Water helps lubricate joints, reducing stiffness and discomfort, increasing flexibility, and decreasing injury risk
2. Protects Muscles
- Water supports muscle health, helping prevent cramps, weakness, and muscle loss.
- Water helps regulate electrolytes like sodium and potassium, which are essential for muscle function.
3. Prevents Disease
- Water aids in maintaining healthy blood pressure and circulation, key for heart health and preventing many age-related diseases
4. Protects Immunity
- Water intake helps boost and support immunity by enabling your body’s natural defense systems to function effectively by keeping your immune barriers (mucous membranes) strong
**How Much Water Is Enough** ——————- A good goal is about 6–8 cups per day
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