Abstract
Objective. Water is one of the most important elements for human
life and an essential part of general nutrition. Water plays crucial roles in
proper functioning of body parts, metabolic balance and various biochemical
reactions. Adequate daily water consumption is vital for
metabolism. The current study was designed to determine the effects of daily
water consumption on blood biochemical markers in healthy individuals.
Methods. This study was performed 50 healthy volunteers (17
male- 33 female) and aged 21-55 years. Two groups which consuming < 2 liters of water per
day and consuming ≥ 2 liters of water per day created based on their interview
and answers for the given survey. Serum fasting blood glucose, total
protein, albumin, urea, uric acid, creatinine, sodium, potassium, chlorine,
calcium and phosphorus levels were measured
in blood samples.
Results. The results of this study
shows that there is a significant difference of water drinking behavior between
male and female where female drink more water than male. Serum urea, uric acid,
creatinine and sodium levels increased significantly in the group consuming
< 2 liters of water per day than the group consuming ≥ 2 liters of water per
day (p<0.05).
Conclusion.
Water contributes to cell duplication and it also helps formation of urine to
clear the body from toxins. In our study, the higher levels of urea, uric acid
and creatinine in the group consuming < 2 liters of water per day may be
explained by more effective functioning of kidneys and toxin removal in the
group consuming ≥ 2 liters of water per day. The current study relates water
intake with biochemical parameters in healthy individuals.
References
- Kübranur Ünal Department of Biochemistry, Ankara Polatlı Duatepe Public Hospital, Ankara, Turkey dr.kubranur_unal@outlook.com
Abstract
References
- Kübranur Ünal Department of Biochemistry, Ankara Polatlı Duatepe Public Hospital, Ankara, Turkey dr.kubranur_unal@outlook.com
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| Journal Section | Articles |
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| Publication Date | June 1, 2017 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2017 Volume: 2 Issue: 1(3) - Volume 2, Issue 1(3) |
