2 Liters of Water Should Be Drinked Between Iftar and Sahur in Ramadan

Not being able to drink water during the day due to fasting during Ramadan can cause problems such as headache, dizziness or weakness. Not being able to drink water during the day due to fasting during Ramadan can cause problems such as headache, dizziness or weakness.

Emphasizing that water, which constitutes the majority of human body weight and is an indispensable nutritional element for life, has many functions such as removing waste materials from the body through ways such as urination, defecation, sweating, maintaining body temperature, providing joint lubrication and preventing the skin from drying out. Internal Medicine and Nephrology Specialist Assoc. Dr. Enes Murat Atasoy said, “Even in cases of mild thirst, symptoms of weakness, fatigue and kidney problems can be seen in the person. Therefore, in order to spend the month of Ramadan in a healthy way, at least 2 liters of water should be drunk from iftar to sahur.

Reminding that it is important to spend energy sparingly while fasting in order to cope with thirst and even not to be too thirsty, Anadolu Medical Center Internal Diseases and Nephrology Specialist Assoc. Dr. Enes Murat Atasoy said, “The liquid that cannot be consumed during the day due to fasting in Ramadan must be replaced during the period between iftar and sahur. Although it is a little difficult to meet the liquid needs of the body after iftar, care should be taken to consume an average of 2 liters of liquid. Excessive consumption of tea and coffee should also be avoided. These drinks do not replace water, but also cause the body to lose water.

Heavy exercise should be avoided while fasting.

Reminding that fluid loss will occur during the exercises to be done, Internal Diseases and Nephrology Specialist Assoc. Dr. Enes Murat Atasoy said, “Exercises such as light walks, yoga and meditation can be done in Ramadan, but not to tire the body unnecessarily, not to do heavy exercises; It is important for health not to engage in behaviors that may cause sweating, that is, extra fluid loss in the body.