With out water you basically become dehydrated and can die. Did you know that our body is made up of mostly water? Yes mostly water; 85% of our brain is water, 70% of our muscles is water, and 80% of our blood is water.
So with out reading anymore you can say water is very important.
But did you know?
Water does more:
- removes toxins from your body
- toxins from the air, foods, lotions, or other products used on your skin hair etc etc...
- helps regulate
-body temperature
-kidney functions
-metabolism
-bowel movements
-skin
- cushions joints
- carries oxygen and other nutrients to your body
- aids in digestion
- helps maintain hunger
- and helps in the reduction of body fat
Not getting enough water?
Reducing water in the body
- 5% can result in as much as a 20-30% drop in your physical performance
- 10% reduction can make you sick
- 20% can mean death
Yes we can get water from the foods we eat, the liquids we drink, and even from breathing. Doctors suggest we drink 64 ounces of water a day. Thats only 8 - 8 ounce glasses a day. If you exercise or over weight then you should drink more..
Bottom line
Water is one of the most important nutrients we can give our body.
GOT WATER?