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Many of us struggle to meet our daily water intake requirements from time to time.

Perhaps we forget to drink, or we don’t physically feel like drinking. Maybe we limit drinking to avoid trips to the bathroom. And, our bodies need water for a range of essential functions.

Water helps our bodies to
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aid digestion

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absorb nutrients

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get rid of waste products

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regulate body temperature

What is dehydration?

Dehydration is when your body doesn't have enough water to keep it working properly. You get dehydrated when you lose too much fluid from your body and don’t replenish it through food and drink.

Some of the signs of dehydration are:

  • thirst
  • dry mouth, lips and tongue
  • headache
  • passing less urine than usual
  • dizziness or light-headedness, particularly as you move from sitting to standing.

Use this urine colour chart to assess how hydrated you are. It is important to drink plenty of water every day to stay healthy.

1 to 2: Hydrated

Pale, odourless and plentiful urine is often an indication that you are well hydrated. Keep drinking at the same rate.

3 to 4: Mildly dehydrated

Slightly darker yellow urine can indicate that you need to drink more water. Drink a glass of water now.

5 to 6: Dehydrated

Medium-dark yellow urine is often an indication that you are dehydrated. Drink 2-3 glasses of water now.

7 to 8: Very dehydrated

Darker, strong-smelling urine in small amounts can be a sign of dehydration. Drink a large bottle of water immediately.

Important: The colour on this chart should be only used as a guide and should not replace the advice of a health professional. Speak to your doctor if you are worried of your urine, the amount of water you drink or dehydration.

 

Source: www.healthdirect.gov.au

 

Remember that Berocca products contains vitamin B2 (riboflavin) which can make your urine a deeper yellow colour. That’s because B vitamins are water-soluble. Anything that your body does not need is passed out in the urine.

It's easy to not get enough water

You’ll find it’s pretty easy to get dehydrated. The usual dehydration culprits are:

  • strenuous exercise, especially in hot weather
  • severe vomiting or diarrhoea
  • fever
  • not drinking enough water

You may need to be careful about your water intake if you are taking certain medications, or if you have some medical conditions. You can ask your doctor to guide you.

How much water should I drink?

According to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, water intake (from all beverages and foods) that meet most people’s daily requirements are:

  • about 15.5 cups of water (125 ounces) daily for men
  • about 11.5 cups (91 ounces) daily for women

However, you get about 20% of the daily water intake from what you eat while the rest is dependent on drinking water and water-based beverages.

Healthy hydration: upping your daily water intake

Concerned about your daily water intake? You could try:

  • Carrying a drink bottle with you (a large bottle with a measurement guide can help you keep track)
  • Tracking your daily water intake.
  • Drinking half of your recommended consumption by midday.
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