Water is an exceedingly essential aspect of our daily lives. Every day we drink water, cook with water, bathe in water, and interact in many other ways with water.
However, even with all of the importance water holds in our lives, many of us know very little about the water we use each day.
- Roughly
70 percent of an adult’s body is made up of water.
- At
birth, water accounts for approximately 80 percent of an infant’s body
weight.
- A
healthy person can drink about three gallons (48 cups) of water per day.
- Drinking
too much water too quickly can lead to water intoxication. Water
intoxication occurs when water dilutes the sodium level in the bloodstream
and causes an imbalance of water in the brain.
- Water
intoxication is most likely to occur during periods of intense athletic
performance.
- While
the daily recommended amount of water is eight cups per day, not all of
this water must be consumed in the liquid form. Nearly every food or drink
item provides some water to the body.
- Soft
drinks, coffee, and tea, while made up almost entirely of water, also
contain caffeine. Caffeine can act as a mild diuretic, preventing water
from traveling to necessary locations in the body.
- Pure
water (solely hydrogen and oxygen atoms) has a neutral pH of
7, which is neither acidic nor basic.
- Water
dissolves more substances than any other liquid. Wherever it travels,
water carries chemicals, minerals, and nutrients with it.
- Somewhere
between 70 and 75 percent of the earth’s surface is covered with water.
- Much
more fresh water is stored under the ground in aquifers than on the
earth’s surface.
- The
earth is a closed system, similar to a terrarium, meaning that it rarely
loses or gains extra matter. The same water that existed on the earth
millions of years ago is still present today.
- The
total amount of water on the earth is about 326 million cubic miles of
water.
- Of
all the water on the earth, humans can used only about three tenths of a
percent of this water. Such usable water is found in groundwater aquifers,
rivers, and freshwater lakes.
- By
the time a person feels thirsty, his or her body has lost over 1 percent
of its total water amount.
- The
weight a person loses directly after intense physical activity is weight
from water, not fat.
Functions of Water in The Body
The human body is anywhere from 55% to 78% water depending
on body size. A rule of thumb, 2/3 of body is consists of water, and it is the
main component of human body. Did you know that your tissues and organs are
mainly made up of water? Here is the percentage constitution:
Muscle consists of 75% water
Brain consists of 90% of water
Bone consists of 22% of water
Blood consists of 83% water
The functions of water in human body are vital. The water:
Transports nutrients and oxygen into cells
Moisturizes the air in lungs
Helps with metabolism
Protects our vital organ
Helps our organs to absorb nutrients better
Regulates body temperature
Detoxifies
Protects and moisturizes our joints
Every cell in the body needs water from the crown of the head
to the sole of the feet. That is why it is so important to drink enough fluid.
For example, brain consists of 90% of water, if the brain is not supplied with
enough water it cannot function well, and this causes headache or migraine. Sometimes
that fatigue or migraine could be the sign of dehydration.
Reasons Why
You Must Drink Water
Benefits of drinking water are just amazing:
- Water
is absolutely essential to the human body’s survival. A person can live
for about a month without food, but only about a week without water.
- Water
helps to maintain healthy body weight by increasing metabolism and
regulating appetite. Drinking water
is a good way to lose weight because it flushes down the by-products of
fat breakdown. Drinking water reduces hunger; it’s an effective appetite
suppressant so you’ll eat less. Plus, water has zero calories.
- Better
Productivity at Work: Your brain is mostly made up of water, thus drinking
water helps you think better, be more alert and more concentrated. Water
leads to increased energy levels. The most common cause of daytime fatigue
is actually mild dehydration.
- Better
Exercise: Drinking water regulates your body temperature. That means
you’ll feel more energetic when doing exercises. Water also helps to fuel
your muscle.
- Drinking
adequate amounts of water can decrease the risk of certain types of
cancers, including colon cancer, bladder cancer, and breast cancer.
- Less
Cramps and Sprains: Proper hydration helps keep your joints and muscles
lubricated, so you’ll less likely get cramps and sprains.
- For
a majority of sufferers, drinking water can significantly reduce joint
and/or back pain.
- Water
leads to overall greater health by flushing out wastes and bacteria that
can cause disease. Drinking plenty of water helps fight against flu and
other ailments like kidney stones and heart attack. Water generally
improves your immune system.
- Natural Remedy for Headache: Helps to
relieve and prevent headache and back pains due to dehydration. Although
many reasons contribute to headache, dehydration is the common one.
- Look
Younger with Healthier Skin: You’ll look younger when your skin is properly
hydrated. Water helps to replenish skin tissues, moisturizes skin and
increases skin elasticity. Water naturally moisturizes skin and ensures
proper cellular formation underneath layers of skin to give it a healthy,
glowing appearance.
- Water
aids in the digestion process and prevents constipation. Drinking water
raises your metabolism because it helps in digestion. Fiber and water goes
hand in hand so that you can have your daily bowel movement.
- Water
is the primary mode of transportation for all nutrients in the body and is
essential for proper circulation.
- Good
Mood: Your body feels very good and that’s why you feel happy.
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