Researchers found that increased water intake may help with a variety of conditions from obesity to migraines.
A new study reveals that increased water consumption may result in several health benefits. Researchers at UC San Francisco analyzed 18 randomized clinical trials, with interventions in these studies consisting of a recommendation to alter the daily amount of water intake by a specific amount for a predefined period of time ranging between 4 days and 5 years, with the control groups mostly asked to maintain their usual intake habits.The study, published on Nov.
Single studies also suggested benefits related to migraine prevention, urinary tract infections and diabetes control.A pre-meal water intervention for a total of 1000 mL was significantly associated with improved fasting blood glucose in patients with diabetes with baseline FBG between 220 and 230 mg/dL over an 8-week period. Meanwhile, adults with primary recurrent headaches also reported better quality of life after three months of increased water intake.
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