Your body needs water because virtually every cell in your body consists mainly of water, which is necessary for it to perform the most crucial functions. Water is the most vital nutrient required for life because it contains electrolytes in a solution that can conduct electric current, including chloride, calcium, fluoride, magnesium, potassium, and sodium.
Water is the medium exploited for most of the chemical reactions in the body, particularly those involved in creating energy. Without water the body will become dehydrated and this will cause you to have a dry mouth, headaches, dry skin, fatigue, muscle cramping, less urine output, impaired kidney function, heart problems, and much more.
How Does My Body Use Water?
Virtually every metabolic process that occurs in your body requires water to:
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Act as a shock absorber in your spinal cord and eyes
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Aid in the elimination of excess by-products like potassium, sodium and urea
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Aid you to digest your food and prevent constipation
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Convey vital oxygen and nutrients to each cell in your body
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Cushion, protect and lubricate your joints
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Ensure that your blood remains at the correct consistency to enable it to flow easily through your veins
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Keep the mucous membranes in your lungs and mouth rheumy
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Keep your bladder clear of toxins and reducing the risk of cystitis
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Maintain the integrity and health of every cell in your body
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Protect and cushion the amniotic sac surrounding the foetus during pregnancy
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Regulate your core body temperature via sweating
Around 65% of the water in your body is stored in intracellular fluid (ICF) compartments, and the balance is stored in extracellular fluid (ECF) compartments; the lymph and blood plasma via which waste products and nutrients are transported throughout the body.
Hormonal messages from the brain and the kidneys control the participation of minerals such as chloride, sodium and potassium to maintain the ICF and ECF levels, moving water from one compartment to the other when any molecule becomes too concentrated in either of the fluid compartments. When this happens, the hypothalamus, situated in your brain, sends a signal that the body requires more water; this results in a feeling of thirst. Your kidneys filter excess water from your blood and convert it into urine when you then express.
It is for all of the above reasons that you should ensure that you drink water regularly throughout the day to ensure that your body remains hydrated and gets the nutrients it requires to function optimally.
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