{"id":96300,"date":"2025-01-15T10:07:26","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T03:07:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/levanews.com\/?p=50005"},"modified":"2025-01-21T15:48:17","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T08:48:17","slug":"does-drinking-water-first-thing-in-the-morning-offer-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/does-drinking-water-first-thing-in-the-morning-offer-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Does drinking water first thing in the morning offer benefits?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' wp-image-50896 size-full src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2025%5C/01%5C/473622495_122193148778157339_4085693695971108548_n.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"841\"' height='\"927\"' title='\"\"'>\n</p><p>Around 60% of the human body is made up of water. Knowing this, it\u2019s no surprise that water is essential for survival\u2014but have you ever thought about how good it is to drink water right after waking up?\n</p><p>There are plenty of claims floating around about this morning habit\u2014some true, some not so much. Let\u2019s dive into the possible benefits and sort it all out.\n</p><p>Water plays a vital role in keeping your body running smoothly. It helps regulate body temperature, supports digestion, and makes it possible for nutrients and waste to move in and out of your cells.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' wp-image-50895 size-full src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2025%5C/01%5C/shutterstock_2463542855-1.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1000\"' height='\"666\"' title='\"\"'>\n</p><p>Throughout the day, our bodies naturally lose water through sweat, urine, breathing, and movement. That\u2019s why staying hydrated by drinking enough water is so important to replenish what\u2019s lost.\n</p><p>If you don\u2019t, it can result in dehydration.\n</p><p>A common belief is that drinking water first thing in the morning helps rehydrate the body. However, &ldquo;this isn\u2019t entirely true.&rdquo;\n</p><p>A lot of people think the color of their urine is a reliable way to gauge how hydrated they are. But, as several studies have shown, &ldquo;this does not necessarily reflect one\u2019s hydration status accurately.&rdquo;\n</p><p>While having water in the morning does come with its benefits, the specific timing of when you drink water doesn\u2019t seem to be the key factor in experiencing those benefits.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' wp-image-50894 size-full src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2025%5C/01%5C/Blog_Banner_8-1024x576-1-1.webp%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"576\"' title='\"\"'>\n</p><p>The idea that drinking water on an empty stomach boosts mental performance or improves skin health isn\u2019t backed by science. While staying hydrated does benefit your body and skin, it doesn\u2019t really matter when you drink it. What\u2019s important is keeping yourself hydrated throughout the day, not necessarily chugging water first thing in the morning.\n</p><p>When it comes to water and weight loss, the connection is a bit more complicated. Drinking enough water can help you feel fuller, which might lead to eating fewer calories.\n</p><p>Some studies suggest that &ldquo;water-induced thermogenesis&rdquo; could help speed up metabolism, but the timing of your water intake doesn\u2019t have a huge impact on weight loss. In fact, drinking water right before a meal might even mess with your digestion.\n</p><p>How much water you need each day depends on various factors like your age, gender, activity level, and overall health.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' wp-image-50893 size-full src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2025%5C/01%5C/shutterstock_2479158031-1.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1000\"' height='\"667\"' title='\"\"'>\n</p><p>A popular rule of thumb that many follow is the \u201c8\u00d78\u201d rule, which means drinking eight 8-ounce glasses of water daily. However, the ideal amount of water can vary depending on the individual.\n</p><p>To wrap it up, staying hydrated is crucial for your health and well-being, but the exact timing of when you drink water doesn\u2019t need to be a big focus.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>Around 60% of the human body is made up of water. Knowing this, it\u2019s no surprise that water is essential for survival\u2014but have you ever thought about how good it is to drink water right after waking up? There are plenty of claims floating around about this morning habit\u2014some true, some not so much. Let\u2019s &hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":31,"featured_media":96301,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1441],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-96300","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips-and-tricks"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96300","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/31"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=96300"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96300\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":96306,"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96300\/revisions\/96306"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/96301"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=96300"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=96300"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=96300"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}</p>