How Much Water to Drink While High Blood Pressure
Chronic dehydration can cause the body to retain sodium, constrict blood vessels, and increase blood pressure. Proper hydration supports healthy cardiovascular function.
2800ml
Recommended daily intake
2.8L
litres
11
glasses
tips_and_updatesHydration Tips for High Blood Pressure
- check_circleDrink water consistently to help your body regulate blood pressure
- check_circleReduce sodium intake alongside increasing water consumption
- check_circleAvoid sugary and caffeinated drinks that can spike blood pressure
- check_circleStart each morning with 500ml of water before coffee
- check_circlePotassium-rich foods paired with good hydration support healthy blood pressure
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Pregnant women need extra water to support increased blood volume, amniotic fluid, and the growing baby. Dehydration can cause contractions.
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Breast milk is approximately 87% water. Nursing mothers need extra fluids to maintain milk production and their own hydration.
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High blood sugar causes the kidneys to flush excess glucose through urine, leading to increased fluid loss. People with diabetes are at chronic dehydration risk.
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Adequate fluid intake dilutes substances in urine that form stones. Urologists recommend high water intake as the single most effective kidney stone prevention strategy.
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Drinking plenty of water helps flush bacteria from the urinary tract before infection can develop. Consistent hydration is one of the best defenses against recurrent UTIs.
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The colon absorbs water from stool as it passes through. When you are dehydrated, the colon takes more water, making stools hard and difficult to pass.
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