Hydration and health: Why water is the ultimate thirst quencher
Around 60% of our body is water.
Water doesn’t need to do tricks to impress us, considering that most of our body is literally made of the stuff. Sure, H2O might not win any awards for flavour of the year, but that’s exactly where we come in. And the benefits of hydration? Absolutely stellar.
Staying hydrated helps your mind and body perform at their best.
Go online and search ‘how to be healthier,’ ‘how to sleep better,’ or even ‘how to survive a music festival.’ Go on, we’ll wait. We guarantee one of the top tips is always to drink more water. If not, THE top tip.
So, refill your air up® bottle because we’re about to dive into some thirsty work. Yep, we’re serious.
Studies show that, staying hydrated can greatly benefit both your mind and your body. Here’s how:
Hydration benefits for the mind
Sharper short-term memory
Laser-like focus
Happier moods
Feeling like a superhero yet? How about a super-specific benefit? Staying hydrated greatly improves your spatial cognition–that's a fancy term for not getting lost on your way to the kitchen. We told you it was super specific.
Hydration benefits for the body
Keeps you cool as a cucumber by helping you regulate your temperature
Joints feeling less jerky and more lubricated
Protects your vital bits like your spinal cord
Helps rid your body of waste via sweat and other less glamorous exits
Almost sounds like making sure your body is well-hydrated brings benefits, right? That’s because it does.
If you're thirsty, you're already dehydrated.
Ever felt sluggish, like you’re moving through molasses? Chances are, you might not be drinking enough water. Of course, dehydration can sneak up in you in other, more obvious ways, too. These include headaches, mental fog, and dizziness. (1)
Think that’s not a problem? You’d be surprised how common dehydration is. According to reports, around 20% of people in Germany, Spain, and Greece suffer from dehydration over a seven-day period. Not fun! (2)
Not in these spots? Doesn’t mean you’re safe from dehydration. So, sip up!
Sugar and hydration: A sticky subject
Sure, our body needs sugar (well, except for that refined rubbish). What it doesn’t need is excessive and unnecessary amounts of it, especially when you’re thirsty. When it’s hydration time, plain water is where it’s at.
You are probably hitting your sugar quota just with your daily meals and snacks alone. It’s not necessarily a bad thing. It’s just how it is. So, give your body what it craves – crisp, clean water.
Reminder – take a sip. Or two. Or three! Reading is thirsty work, after all.
Should you hydrate with sugar-packed soft drinks?
Sweetened and sugary beverages are not your friends. They don’t really hydrate you. At least, not as much as you’d expect. They also bring several other unwanted side effects with them.
Drinking sugary drinks:
Increases fat production in both your liver and abdomen. Yikes!
Significantly increases your chances of developing type 2 diabetes. Double yikes!
Makes you very likely to get addicted to sugar. Triple yikes!
Considering most of these drinks contain no essential nutrients, that’s bad. But hey, there’s a simple fix! You can kick all 3 of these to the curb by swapping out sugar-sweetened drinks for plain water, still or sparkling. From an air up® bottle. Naturally.
Meet your new hydration hero
Think water's boring? Not anymore! We’re the people behind the air up® Bottle. Yeah, that one. The one that revolutionises the way you drink water. It’s not just about hydration. It’s about enjoyment!
With a gentle hint of flavour released through scent alone, you get to sip plain water while tasting the subtle essences of pineapple, strawberry-lemongrass. Or even iced coffee.
Ready for a little fun? Each sip comes with a playful SHLUURP—that's our bottle working its magic, mixing bubbles with flavour just for your taste buds. So embrace the SHLUURP—it's just the cool sound of refreshment in action!
So, what are you waiting for? Customise your perfect bottle today, and find your favourite flavour!
GOT QUESTIONS? WE’VE GOT ANSWERS.
Is air up® bad for you?
No! air up®️ supports, encourages and reinforces the healthy habit of drinking water. With air up® you are drinking just water. And it’s free from all regulated allergens. But if you have any food sensitivities, we would suggest you check with your healthcare provider about certain flavours.
Do I really drink only water with air up®?
Yes, you really do drink 99.99% plain water.
We started tests at the German Research Institute for Food Chemistry (Leibnitz Institute) and at the Technical University of Munich in 2017. The results showed that the water is 99.99% pure. If you swallow some of the aroma (which can happen during the drinking process), a very small amount of natural aroma ends up in your body. This is quite similar to the amount you’d inhale in a bakery when you smell fresh bread. And, when that happens, you don’t consider that you’ve eaten or digested any bread, do you?
Is air up 0 calories?
Yep, totally 0 calories! Our pods don't contain any calories at all. Just pure, deliciously scented water. No calories, no sugar, no nasties—just hydration magic.
Is tap water safe to drink everywhere? Let’s spill the tea!
Tap water is safe to drink in most European countries, including the UK, as well as in the US, so you can fill up your air up® Bottle without worry. However, not all tap water around the world is created equal. Before you sip, always check the local guidelines to ensure your water is safe and sound.
How much water should you drink daily? Let's break it down!
Staying hydrated is key to feeling your best, but how much water should you actually be drinking each day? Here’s the scoop:
Men: Aim for about 3.7 litres (13 cups) of fluids per day. That means refilling your 1000 ml air up® Bottle roughly 3 times throughout the day if you’re also going to drink that matcha latte or sneak in a couple of cappuccinos.
Women: Aim for about 2.7 litres (9 cups) of fluids per day. You’ll need to refill your 1000 ml air up® Bottle twice, leaving room for that dirty chai latte or a green tea or two.
Putting the FIZZ in physical health: Is drinking carbonated water healthy?
Good news for fans of the healthy buzz! Generally speaking, drinking sparkling water has no negative health risks. In fact, drinking carbonated water is just as hydrating as drinking regular water. It has also been shown to increase feelings of fullness and may aid in constipation and improve digestion. So go ahead, fill up your air up® bottle with fizzy water (you can carbonate it yourself with a soda maker) and enjoy the benefits!
Still got questions?
We didn’t want to flood this page with questions and answers, but we do have a dedicated FAQ page on our website that you can check out by clicking here. We’re pretty sure any questions you may still have are answered over there!
