Did you know that water is a vital nutrient without which your body cannot function? Most people do not know just how essential it is to drink water, and think that they do not need to drink water because they drink enough other liquids, but this is wrong.
The human body requires water for virtually every metabolic process. Exactly how much water each individual needs to drink for his or her body to function optimally depends on the weather, diet, weight, metabolism, gender, age and level of activity. Men generally need to consume more water than women due to higher water content in their bodies.
There is water everywhere in your body; in fat, lean muscle and bones, and water is also the basis of blood, digestive juices, perspiration, and urine. Unfortunately, your body cannot store water, so we must replenish our supplies throughout the day. Most adults lose 2-3 litres of water per day, but can lose more if engaged in physical exercise or take an air trip. Elderly people lose around 2 litres of water, and children can lose between 1 and 3 litres, depending on age and level of physical activity.
While most of us do not think of water as anything other than a tasteless, colourless liquid, it is responsible for most chemical reactions in the body, especially those involved in producing energy, and contains magnesium, potassium, chloride, fluoride, calcium and sodium, all of which are crucial to our good health.
The human body requires water to keep the mucous membranes in the mouth and lungs moist; regulate the body temperature via perspiration; transport oxygen and nutrients to every cell in the body; aid digestion; cushion and lubricate the joints; aid in the elimination of excess by-products such as potassium and sodium and urea; and much more.
Around 65% of the body’s water is stored in intracellular fluid (ICF) and the balance in extracellular fluid (ECF) compartments. The human brain, which governs most of the actions in the body, is around 80% water which is why we struggle to function mentally when we are dehydrated.
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