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Ok, ok, we know that is a bold statement but bear with us. Do you feel like you drink a lot of water—around eight glasses a day—but still suffer from dehydration? For example, do you have dry skin, reduced skin elasticity, sunken eyes, muscle cramps, or dry mouth? There are many reasons you may be experiencing this but the one we want to focus on today is cellular hydration.
Before we dive in, let us introduce you to the Nutritional Aesthetics Alliance. Our team loves this site. They have some amazing, educational, non-biased skin facts that are based on science. We have gotten some great tips for not only our clients but ourselves and they have offered some good insight into cellular hydration and the effect it has on your overall health.
So, What is Cellular Hydration?
“Cellular hydration is a cell’s ability to hold water within itself and is stored in either intracellular fluid (ICF) or extracellular fluid (ECF) compartments. The ICF accounts for about 65% of the body water while the ECF (35%) is the blood plasma and lymph, which serve as the medium of transport for wastes and nutrients throughout the body. Water is absorbed through the function of osmosis which allows the water to be used in the cell. In order for the tissues to absorb it, water needs to contain electrolytes and minerals.”
So, Really, What is Cellular Hydration?
Cellular hydration is required for your body to function properly. Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is produced in the mitochondria of the cell. It is the by-product of hydrogen (water) in the cell being used to create energy. All cells function using ATP. All tissues, organs, etc. need hydration to function optimally because, without the production of ATP, there is no energy and your body is not able to function.
Let’s Talk Water
You need to have minerals and electrolytes in your water for proper cell hydration. Studies have shown that today’s water is not as mineral-rich which means we need to supplement those lost minerals for true cellular hydration and energy.
If you have well water, then you likely do have minerals present, which is a great start. If you have city or town water, it is likely filtered and has had chemicals added which means the minerals are more than likely not present.
Here’s What to Do
Now that you know what the problem is, here are ways to improve your water quality for optimal cellular hydration.
- If you are drinking bottled water, opt for spring water sources. Spring water usually has higher mineral content.
- Add Himalayan or Celtic salt to your water and food to help with mineral balance.
- Make sole water with this easy recipe.
- If you use a reverse osmosis filter, you need to find ways to add the minerals it removes.
The Results
Your skin is a great indicator of when you reach a state of cellular hydration. Your skin will become brighter, smoother, and firmer-looking. You should also have more energy, experience less muscle and joint pain, and overall feel better.
Source: Nutritional Aesthetics Alliance
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Ready to see a change in your skin? Cellular hydration is a good start and our team can take it from there. Book a consultation with us today!
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