India, April 18 -- Regular water is one of the primary sources of hydration, silently acting as the backbone of several major physiological systems, from aiding digestion to temperature regulation. But what if you could give your daily glass of water a small upgrade by infusing it with a simple kitchen ingredient?ALSO READ: Surgeon warns heart patients to avoid drinking iced cold water: 'Puts stress on the cardiovascular system.'

Dietician Shweta J Panchal took to her Instagram in an April 18 post on how bay leaf, also called as tej patta locally, supercharges your water, and then she explained how it may support digestion, metabolism and overall gut health.

Shedding light on its nutrient profile, the dietician revealed that it contains...