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Myth #3: Drinking water first thing improves mental performance and concentration.

It is true that if you are dehydrated, you will struggle to focus. It makes completing mental tasks, such as memorization, more difficult. The research also shows that consuming fluids to rehydrate will reverse these symptoms and solve these concentration problems. That being said, there is no evidence to suggest that drinking water first thing in the morning boosts mental clarity. As long as you are constantly well-hydrated, you should not have any problems. (7, 8)

The Truth About Hydration

As already established, your body needs water to function – its essential. The amount of water you must consume daily depends on many variables. These include:

• Age
• Biological sex
• Activity level
• The climate you live in
• How active you are
• Your diet

For example, if you do a lot of outdoor physical activity and you live in a hot climate, your water needs will increase. You may also notice you feel more thirsty after a particularly tough weights session at the gym. This is because your body needs lots of water in order to repair your muscles. Diet plays a part as well. People whose diet is based on vegetables, fruits, and unprocessed foods will naturally contain more water than those who eat mostly prepacked, processed foods. Age, body size, and biological sex also have an impact on how much water your body needs to function.

Stay Hydrated, Friends

The most important thing to focus on when it comes to hydration is simply that you are staying hydrated. No evidence suggests drinking water in the morning will impact your health more than drinking after breakfast or any other time. If you personally find that starting your day with a glass of water sets your hydration routine on track for the rest of the day, then go for it! The truth is, however, that timing is not as important as constant hydration throughout the day is. (9)

On top of that, it is important to not overdo it and overhydrate, as this is also dangerous. If you are a highly active person or work outdoors, especially in the hotter months, you will likely need to support your hydration with electrolyte-containing beverages, not just water. This is because when we sweat, we don’t just sweat water, but also important electrolytes such as sodium and potassium. So the final message here is simply this: Find a hydration routine that works for you and stick to it. Your body will thank you for it.