Water-Induced Thermogenesis

Drinking enough water is always stressed in fitness circles, but did you know that there is a clinical study on the subject? Water has various effects depending on the gender and physical differences in people.

The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism published a study done on the effects of water. The researchers found that drinking 500 ml of water (about 2 cups/16oz) was shown to increase metabolic rate by 30%. The increase occurred within 10 min and reached a maximum after 30–40 min.

The takeaway? You can boost metabolism by simply drinking 16 oz of water every hour. If you are worried about water intoxication, a rare condition from drinking too much water, guidelines suggest drinking NO MORE than 0.8 liters (27 oz) per hour. Usually, athletes performing in the heat are the ones in danger of this. You can further avoid this condition by adding electrolytes to your water, using a mix (I use a low calorie one), or by making used waters with various fruits, veggies, and herbs. Infusing water is an easy way to make yourself crave water and easily get those ounces down.

Source: The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism