The human body needs water more than anything else, except oxygen. At as little as a 2% loss of water, our bodies become fatigued. As little as a 10% loss can cause serious problems and a week without water can be fatal. Check out the following facts and you will understand why water is so important:
- Water makes up 83% of our blood.
- Water composes 75% of our brain.
- Water accounts for 22% of our bones.
- Water makes up 75% of our muscles.
The average adult needs around 1 1/2 to 2 quarts of water a day. If you are large, very active, or if you drink a lot of caffeine products which act as mild
diuretics, you will need more.
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