Leading nutritional experts including the British Nutrition Foundation recommend drinking at least 8 glasses (approx. 2 litres) of water every day – and more for the elderly and those involved in physically active work, or who are ill.

Nutritionalists and dieticians advise that high quality water, free from flavourings and additives is far more beneficial than tea, coffee, fruit squashes or carbonated drinks.

Drinking 8 glasses of water a day improves hydration and can:

• Help improve alertness
• Improve brain functions
• Aid receptiveness to learning
• Improve skin texture
• Reduce the rate of aging
• Help weight loss – reduce obesity
• Aid digestion process
• Improve energy levels
• Improve bodily organ functions
• Lubricate joints
• Purify the body
• Remove toxins

Lack of water, or dehydration, can cause:

• Decreased ability to concentrate
• Increased fatigue
• Headaches
• Dry mouth & bad breath
• Impaired sports performance
• Dizziness
• Irritability
• Constipation