You're Not Drinking Enough Water - Even If You Think You Are

Why the Old "8 Glasses a Day" Rule Is Keeping  You Dehydrated and Undernourished

Despite widespread health advice, millions of Americans unknowingly suffer from chronic dehydration, sabotaging their health and diminishing the effectiveness of their nutritional supplements. What if your constant fatigue, poor mood, and lack of focus were not issues of diet or stress but simply dehydration?

Backed by Science, Trusted by Experts

Brought to you by  Nature’s Pure Blend  By Steve Moreland, Long-time Wellness Researcher and Host of The Natural Upgrade Podcast

Your Ultimate Personalized Hydration Chart:

Hydration is not one-size-fits-all. 

Hydration needs vary, but here's a quick, practical guide based on your age and weight:

• Ages 25-45: Aim for around 90-115 ounces daily; that’s 11 to 14 glasses (8-ounce/glass)

• Ages 46-65: Approximately 80-105 ounces daily; that’s 10 to 13 glasses (8-ounce/glass) 

• Ages 66-80: About 70-95 ounces daily; that’s 9 to 12 glasses (8-ounce/glass) 

Adjust upwards if you’re more physically active.

Quick Hydration Check—Are You Among the 75% Who Are Dehydrated?

Don't guess—test yourself:

• Pinch Test: Slow skin rebound indicates an immediate need for water.

• Urine Check: Dark urine means your cells are dehydrated.

• Cognitive Alertness: Foggy mind? Your brain is signaling dehydration.

Hydration: Not Just Beneficial, but Essential

Statistically, 75% of Americans suffer from chronic dehydration, often without realizing it (National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, 2018). Hydration serves as the cornerstone for cellular health, immune support, and may help reduce  the impact of certain diseases:

• Cellular Efficiency: Optimal hydration supports nutrient transportation and waste removal at the cellular level, fundamental for metabolic and physiological processes (Popkin et al., 2010).

• Immune Strength: Water fuels lymphatic function, enhancing immunity and inflammatory response effectiveness (Jéquier & Constant, 2010).

• Risk Reduction: Regular hydration  helps significantly reduce risks associated with kidney stones, UTIs, and cardiovascular issues (Strippoli et al., 2011).

How Dehydration Sabotages Your Supplements

Without proper hydration, even the most scientifically validated nutritional supplements cannot deliver their full benefits:

Nitric Oxide Supplements:

1. Reduced Nutrient Absorption: Poor hydration restricts the absorption of nitric oxide precursors (L-arginine, L-citrulline), reducing efficacy.

2. Compromised Circulation: Dehydration thickens the blood, limiting nutrient transport and undermining circulation-enhancing supplements.

3. Diminished Energy Output: Water deficit prevents the efficient use of nutrients for energy production.

Other Nature's Pure Blend Products:

1. Prostate Flow: Dehydration negatively affects urinary flow, countering prostate support benefits.

2. Liquid Greens: Nutrients and antioxidants require hydration to be effectively delivered to cells.

3. CoQ10 Plus: Hydration is essential for cellular energy production; CoQ10's effectiveness drops without water.

4. Peak Performance: Optimal hydration supports hormone balance and muscle recovery, vital for testosterone support.

5. Ashwagandha & Cinnamon Blend: Stress management and blood sugar regulation depend on adequate hydration for maximum benefit.

A Deeper Scientific Perspective

Technical Analysis for Healthcare Providers

Adequate hydration is critical to effective physiological function and supplement efficacy. Dehydration directly impacts cellular metabolic processes by reducing nutrient transport, impairing cellular respiration, and diminishing toxin removal (Popkin et al., 2010). Proper hydration stabilizes plasma osmolality, maintaining effective blood volume and viscosity, thus optimizing cardiovascular function and nutrient delivery (Jéquier & Constant, 2010).

Clinically, chronic mild dehydration is associated with increased morbidity, particularly regarding renal dysfunction and cardiovascular disease. Dehydration has been shown to elevate risk factors for chronic kidney disease, urinary tract infections, and stone formation by altering urine concentration and decreasing renal blood flow (Strippoli et al., 2011).

Furthermore, hydration significantly influences supplement bioavailability and pharmacokinetics. Dehydration reduces gastrointestinal absorption rates for water-soluble vitamins and essential amino acids such as L-arginine and L-citrulline, key nitric oxide precursors, thus limiting nitric oxide synthesis and subsequent vasodilatory effects.

Other nutritional interventions—such as CoQ10, which supports mitochondrial function and cellular energetics, and adaptogenic herbs like Ashwagandha, which modulate stress-response mechanisms—are similarly compromised under dehydrated conditions due to impaired nutrient assimilation and diminished physiological responsiveness.

Clinical Recommendations:

• Encourage patients to monitor hydration status via simple clinical signs (skin elasticity, urine color).

• Advocate personalized hydration plans to optimize supplement efficacy and physiological performance.

• Highlight hydration's role in enhancing the therapeutic effectiveness of supplements targeted for cardiovascular, metabolic, immunological, and hormonal health.

Why Proper Hydration Changes Everything

Hydration isn't a health fad; it’s a medical necessity that unlocks your body's full potential. Water is your first and most crucial supplement—are you getting enough? Remember, the most straightforward habit changes can produce the most profound health impacts.

References:

• National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. (2018). Dietary Reference Intakes.

• Popkin, B. M., D'Anci, K. E., & Rosenberg, I. H. (2010). Nutrition Reviews.

• Jéquier, E., & Constant, F. (2010). European Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

• Strippoli, G. F., et al. (2011). Nephrology.

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