Is Drinking Water First Thing in the Morning Beneficial?

Are There Benefits to Drinking Water First Thing in the Morning?

The belief that drinking water immediately upon Waking helps rehydrate the body may not hold true. The color of urine is often used as an indicator of hydration levels, but studies have shown that it does not necessarily reflect one’s hydration status accurately. While consuming water in the morning may offer benefits, primarily being that you are putting a concentrated effort to hydrate well, the timing of water consumption may not be the determining factor in these outcomes. Additionally, claims about improved mental performance and skin health due to morning water intake lack substantial scientific backing. While yes, hydration status does affect your skin and your brain, this isn’t tied to time of day. It is important to be well hydrated and to be hydrating throughout the day. Whether or not you choose to start your day with a glass of water doesn’t matter so much as ensuring you are consuming water throughout the day does.

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