Top 11 Benefits of Drinking Water

Before we can appreciate the benefits of drinking water, let’s review the role of water in human body.

Functions of Water in the Body
Functions of Water in the Body

The human body is anywhere from 55% to 78% water depending on body size. A rule of thumb, 2/3 of body is consists of water, and it is the main component of human body. Did you know that your tissues and organs are mainly made up of water? Here is the %:

    Muscle consists of 75% water
    Brain consists of 90% of water
    Bone consists of 22% of water
    Blood consists of 83% water

The functions of water in human body are vital.  The water:

    Transports nutrients and oxygen into cells
    Moisturizes the air in lungs
    Helps with metabolism
    Protects our vital organ
    Helps our organs to absorb nutrients better
    Regulates body temperature
    Detoxifies
    Protects and moisturizes our joints

Every cell in your body needs water from head to toe.  That is why it is so important to drink enough fluid.  Take for example, brain consists of 90% of water, if you do not supply enough water to your body, your brain cannot function well, and you will get headache or migraine.  Hence, next time, if you feel fatigue and headache, it may be the sign of dehydration.

Source: http://www.waterencyclopedia.com
Collected by Nhu-Vu SAPUWA