Health Benefits of Water

Drinking enough water each day is not at the top of many people’s lists of priorities. But we all need it to function properly.

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT WATER

• Adult humans are 60 percent water, and our blood is 90 percent water.
• There is no universally agreed quantity of water that must be consumed daily.
• When dehydrated, the skin can become more vulnerable to skin disorders and wrinkling.
• Water can dissolve more substances than any other liquid including sulfuric acid.
• 70% of the human brain is water.

Ten Benefits of Drinking water

Here are some reasons our body needs water:

1. It forms saliva and mucus

Saliva helps us digest our food and keeps the mouth, nose, and eyes moist. This prevents friction and damage. Drinking water also keeps the mouth clean. Consumed instead of sweetened beverages, it can also reduce tooth decay.

2. It delivers oxygen throughout the body

Blood is more than 90 percent water, and blood carries oxygen to different parts of the body.

3. It boosts skin health and beauty

With dehydration, the skin can become more vulnerable to skin disorders and premature wrinkling.

4. It regulates body temperature

Water that is stored in the middle layers of the skin comes to the skin’s surface as sweat when the body heats up. As it evaporates, it cools the body.

Some scientists have suggested that when there is too little water in the body, heat storage increases and the individual is less able to tolerate heat strain.

Having a lot of water in the body may reduce physical strain if heat stress occurs during exercise.

5. The digestive system depends on it

The bowel needs water to work properly. Dehydration can lead to digestive problems, constipation, and an overly acidic stomach. This increases the risk of heartburn and stomach ulcers.

6. It flushes body waste

Water is needed in the processes of sweating and removal of urine and feces.

7. It makes minerals and nutrients accessible

These dissolve in water, which makes it possible for them to reach different parts of the body.

8. It prevents kidney damage

The kidneys regulate fluid in the body. Insufficient water can lead to kidney stones and other problems.

9. It boosts performance during exercise

Dehydration during exercise may hinder performance. Some scientists have proposed that consuming more water might enhance performance during strenuous activity.

10. Weight loss

Water may also help with weight loss, if it is consumed instead of sweetened juices and sodas. “Preloading” with water before meals can help prevent overeating by creating a sense of fullness.