Water is the best hydration beverage for most people, but sports drinks and energy drinks are marketed as beneficial for athletes and those who need an energy boost. However, these drinks are high in sugar, which is also a risk factor for weight gain and increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and gout.

Our bodies contain a lot of water - 60% of an adult's weight and 80% of body weight, is body fluid. In other words, the body of a 70kg adult contains about 42 liters of water. The water we drink is absorbed by the intestines and circulates throughout the body as a liquid like blood. It performs many different functions that help humans survive. First, water delivers oxygen and nutrients to cells, while also taking away waste products, which are then eliminated through the digestive tract. As body temperature increases, blood flow to the skin increases, facilitating heat dissipation through sweat, helping to keep the body at a stable temperature. Since your body loses water through breathing, sweating, and digestion, it is important to rehydrate by drinking fluids and eating foods that contain water. The following article will provide useful information to help you understand the role of water in your body.

Sports drinks can be used by people who exercise vigorously, especially if they sweat a lot. However, this is not the optimal type of water recommended for everyone. For people who exercise lightly, other types of water as well as a balanced and reasonable diet can also provide adequate hydration and best enhance physical and mental performance.