Water also helps in the prevention of sagging skin which is a
common side effect of weight loss. It gives the skin a healthier and
youthful look by helping in the reconstruction of destroyed skin
cells.
Water assists in the elimination of waste products from the body.
When dieting, the body loses weight and there are extra by
products to be removed. This means that the body requires
sufficient amounts of water into which the unwanted products will
be dissolved and excreted from the body.
Water is effective in dealing with constipation. If the body does not
get enough water, it is compelled to siphon it from its internal
reserves, normally the colon, resulting into constipation. Normal
bowel function will resume once the body receives adequate water.
In general, mild dehydration leads to a number of health
complications. Mild dehydration is characterized by the following
symptoms: fatigue, cravings, headaches and constipation. However,
as soon as you get the water in balance, you achieve what diet
experts refer to as a breakthrough point. At this point, as fluid
retention in the body eases, the liver and endocrine systems start
to operate more effectively, helping to reinstate your natural thirst,
while reducing your cravings significantly. This eventually results
into heightened metabolism rates which facilitate the breakdown
and loss of fat in the body.
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