Saturday, November 9, 2024

WATER AND THE BODY

 Water is one thing the body must have to survive. The body needs water more than most anything else except oxygen. Did you realize that as little as a 2% loss of water, the body becomes fatigued. As little as a 10% loss can cause serious problems and a week without water can be fatal. Consider the following:

  • Approximately 90% of the blood is made up of water
  • Water composes 75% of the brain
  • Water accounts for 22% of the bones
  • Water makes up 75% of muscles
The average adult needs 1 1/2 to 2 quarts of water a day, more if they are large, very active physically or drink a lot of caffeine products which act as diuretics.

Make sure you drink enough water to keep your body is good condition.

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