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Drinking enough water<\/a> is so critical to your overall health. It helps regulate<\/a> your body temperature, carries nutrients and oxygen to cells, and keeps your joints lubricated and mobile, to name a few perks. Plus, it may impact your metabolism. So, is there a best time to drink water for metabolism to maximize these benefits?<\/p>\n Meet the experts: Anar Allidina, M.P.H., R.D.<\/a>, a registered dietitian based in Toronto; Vicki Koenig, R.D., C.D.N.<\/a>, a masters-level registered dietitian based in New Paltz, NY.<\/p>\n Here, dietitians explain when you should drink water to help your metabolism, plus how hydration supports your body.<\/p>\n When is the best time to drink water to boost your metabolism?<\/p>\n Technically speaking, the best time to drink water is all day, throughout the day, every day. Consistent intake is the best way to ensure that you don\u2019t fall behind on your water intake, which may cause fatigue. That said, Anar Allidina, M.P.H., R.D.<\/a>, a registered dietitian based in Toronto, does have a preference for when to drink water if your goal is to boost metabolism.<\/p>\n \u201cThe best time to drink water is when you wake up, since you are in a state of dehydration<\/a> while sleeping,\u201d she says. \u201cAim for 12 to 20 ounces within 30 to 60 minutes of waking to help rehydrate cells and to support gut health.\u201d If that water is cold, it may also prompt water-induced thermogenesis<\/a>, in which your metabolism spikes briefly to warm the water to body temperature. \u201cBy drinking cold water, we actually burn calories,\u201d says Vicki Koenig, R.D., C.D.N.<\/a>, a masters-level registered dietitian based in New Paltz, NY. From there, and especially if you eat breakfast<\/a> within two hours, your metabolism will be off to the races for the rest of the day.<\/p>\n In addition to the morning, the experts we spoke to stressed the importance of drinking water before exercise. \u201cThe best time to stay hydrated is when you\u2019re expecting to use or lose more water,\u201d says Koenig. \u201cWith increased exercise, we need more water.\u201d It\u2019s also smart to taper your water intake after dinner as you approach bedtime, both Allidina and Koenig say. \u201cHeavy fluid intake late in the evening may disrupt sleep due to nighttime urination, which can indirectly impair metabolic health by reducing sleep quality,\u201d Koenig explains.<\/p>\n How hydration supports a healthy metabolism<\/p>\n Water plays an important role in metabolism at the cellular level. \u201cHydration supports energy production in our cells,\u201d says Allidina. \u201cEvery metabolic reaction in your body requires water. Even mild dehydration can slow cellular energy production, fat oxidation, and nutrient transport.\u201d The American Sports & Fitness Association<\/a> explains that the body requires water to break down adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is the main energy currency for cells. Without water, ATP is unable to release energy for cells to use\u2014the energy is essentially behind a locked door, and water is the key.<\/p>\n Beyond its crucial part in releasing cellular energy, the benefits of water for metabolism only multiply. \u201cHydration supports metabolism by maintaining normal cardiovascular function, thermoregulation, digestion, nutrient transport, waste elimination, and physical performance\u2014all of which influence energy expenditure and metabolic efficiency,\u201d Koenig says.<\/p>\n The bottom line<\/p>\n \u201cOptimal hydration is where intake matches need,\u201d says Koenig. \u201cIt\u2019s helpful to pace oneself and plan for the day.\u201d If front-loading your water earlier in the day helps you drink enough to stay energized<\/a> and avoid dehydration<\/a>, that\u2019s an excellent strategy. But if you prefer to spread your drinking more evenly throughout the day and you aren\u2019t getting up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom, that works too. The key, reiterates Koenig, is to provide the body with what it needs to keep your energy levels steady and your metabolism humming.<\/p>\n You Might Also Like<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When to Drink Water to Boost Your Metabolism PixelsEffect – Getty Images Drinking enough water is so critical…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":400672,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[61],"tags":[199787,199788,97,199786,269,70235,199785,86885],"class_list":["post-417766","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-nutrition","tag-anar-allidina","tag-drinking-cold-water","tag-health","tag-importance-of-drinking-water","tag-nutrition","tag-registered-dietitian","tag-vicki-koenig","tag-water-intake"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/417766","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=417766"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/417766\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/400672"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=417766"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=417766"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=417766"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}