World Heart Day 2023: Drink water to your heart’s content!

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: Water, the elixir of life, plays an often underestimated role in heart health. Amid the plethora of advice on diet and exercise, the importance of adequate hydration sometimes gets drowned out.

However, on this World Heart Day, Vijender Reddy the Co-Founder and CEO of DrinkPrime (A water purification company in Bengaluru) sheds light on how something as simple as drinking water can be a proactive step in safeguarding your heart.

Hydration is equal to healthy happy heart Proper hydration aids in regulating blood pressure by ensuring optimal blood volume. This reduces strain on the heart, as well-moistened blood vessels ease the pumping process.

Proper hydration supports the relaxation and dilation of blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body.

Dehydration forces the heart to work harder to circulate thicker blood, leading to increased heart rate and stress on the cardiovascular system. By drinking enough water, you help maintain the fluidity of your blood, reducing the risk of dangerous blood clots that can result in heart attacks or strokes.

A proper nutritious diet is something that has to be followed by everyone. Along with that, the nutrients from water also act as a carrier for essential nutrients, ensuring they reach the heart and other vital organs efficiently.

This nutrient transport is crucial for the heart's proper function. Moreover, it helps regulate sodium levels, crucial for maintaining fluid balance and blood pressure.

Proper sodium balance prevents fluid retention and high blood pressure, safeguarding heart health. Apart from proper hydration, Vijender Reddy suggests eating a balanced diet along with consistent exercise, to keep your heart healthy always.