waste and regulate fluid balance.
Still, starting the day with water can have several practical benefits.
1. It Helps Rehydrate You After Sleep
You normally go several hours overnight without drinking.
During that time, your body continues to lose water through:
- breathing
- sweating
- urine
- normal metabolic processes
So drinking water in the morning can help replace some of that fluid.
You do not need to be severely dehydrated to benefit from a glass of water after waking.
2. It May Help You Feel More Alert
Even mild dehydration can sometimes
