By Bisola Adeyemo
A Medical Practitioner, Dr Iredia Osunde, advised Benin residents on how drinking water daily will regulate the body system.
Dr Osunde, with Faith Clinic, Benin City, gave this advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Benin.
The medical expert said drinking water instead of soda keep the body hydrated, by drinking water regularly enables the body to function.
“There is no universally agreed quantity of water that must be consumed daily, but water is essential for the kidneys and other bodily functions.
“When dehydrated, the skin can become more vulnerable to skin disorders and wrinkling,” she said.
She said dehydration could lead to digestive problems, constipation, and an overly acidic stomach, thereby increasing the risk of heartburn and stomach ulcers.
“Water is needed in the processes of sweating and removal of urine and feaces,” she stressed.
Osunde added that water was needed to flush out wastes and toxins as well as maintain regulate body temperature and ensure the brain functioned well.