Importance of Water
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Water makes up 60% of body weight and is very important for proper functioning of the body. The bones are 22% water, blood is 92% water, and the brain is 75% water. We need water to cool the body, metabolise fat, remove waste from the body, and convert food to energy. Adequate hydration is also necessary for maintaining muscle tone and skin tone.
The body excretes water constantly through sweat, urine and exhaled air, which is why it's so vital to replenish your body with an ample amount of water every day. If you do not top up on water regularly dehydration may occur. Signs of dehydration include muscle cramps, constipation, nausea and dizziness. A prolonged lack of water can increase blood pressure; weaken the heart and shuts down kidney function.
Water is a human necessity. Without food, a person can survive weeks...