Why Drinking Water is So Important (video)

February 9, 2022

Video produced by Institute of Human Anatomy

T he best explanatory video we have come across so far. In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses how the body regulates hydration levels, as well as what happens when the body becomes dehydrated.

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Video Timeline

• 00:00 - 00:45 - Intro

• 00:46 - 02:22 - What Is Thirst?

• 02:23 - 05:34  - How Much Water Should You Drink Per Day?

• 05:36 - 06:44 -  The Neuro-Endocrine Bridge

• 06:45 - 07:34 - Homeostasis and Osmoregulation

• 07:35 - 09:42 - How the Brain Regulates Hydration

• 09:43 - 10:40 - How Blood Vessels Regulate Hydration

• 10:41 - 12:08 - How the Kidney Works

• 12:09 - 13:04 - How the Kidney Regulates Hydration

• 13:05 - 14:49 - What Dehydration Does to the Body

• 14:50 - 15:33 - Build Better Habits

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Water Sommelier’s Note: Your body needs to be hydrated to function at its best.

If there isn't enough water in your body, essential functions like circulation, detoxification don't perform as smoothly and your organs won't get necessary nutrients, resulting in less efficient performance.

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