70 percent of an adult’s body is made up of water according to an estimate.
Approximately 80 percent of an infant’s body weight is water at the time of birth. A healthy person can drink about 48 cups of water per day.
By the time a person feels thirsty, their body has already lost over 1 percent of its total water amount. Drinking water too quickly and in great quantities can lead to water intoxication. Water intoxication occurs when water dilutes the sodium level in the bloodstream. This causes an imbalance of water in the brain.The weight a person loses after intense physical activity is weight lost from water loss, not fat. Water intoxication is most likely to occur during intense athletic performance. Soft drinks, coffee, and tea, contain caffeine in addition to water. Caffeine prevents water from traveling to necessary locations in the body. Pure water has a pH of 7, which is neither acidic nor basic. Water dissolves more substances than any other liquid this enables it to carry chemicals, minerals, and nutrients with it.
Of all the water on the earth, humans can use only three tenths of this water. Usable water is found in groundwater aquifers, rivers, and freshwater lakes.
A person can live for about a month without food, but only about a week without water. Water helps to maintain healthy body weight. Water increases metabolism and regulates appetite. Water gives an high energy levels. The most common cause of daytime fatigue is actually dehydration. Drinking adequate amounts of water decreases the risk of colon cancer, bladder cancer, and breast cancer.
Drinking water can reduce joint and/or back pain significantly. Water leads to overall greater healthy well being. It flushes out wastes and bacteria that can cause diseases.
Water can prevent headaches. Water naturally moisturizes the skin and ensures proper cellular formation underneath layers of skin. Hence, giving it a healthy, glowing appearance. Water helps in the digestion and prevents constipation.
Water is the primary mode of transportation for all nutrients in the body. Water is essential for proper circulation.