Water is an important structural component of skin cartilage, tissues and organs. For human beings, every part of the body is dependent on water. Our body comprises about 75% water: the brain has 85%, blood is 90%, muscles are 75%, kidney is 82% and bones are 22% water. The functions of our glands and organs will eventually deteriorate if they are not nourished with good, clean water.
Daily water loss
The average adult loses about 2.5 litres water daily through perspiration, breathing and elimination. Symptoms of the body’s deterioration begins to appear when the body loses 5% of its total water volume. In a healthy adult, this is seen as fatigue and general discomfort, whereas for an infant, it can be dehydrating. In an elderly person, a 5% water loss causes the body chemistry to become abnormal, especially if the percentage of electrolytes is overbalanced with sodium. One can usually see symptoms of aging, such as wrinkles, lethargy and even disorientation. Continuous water loss over time will speed up aging as well as increase risks of diseases.
When your body gets thirsty
If your body is not sufficiently hydrated, the cells will draw water from your bloodstream, which will make your heart work harder. At the same time, the kidneys cannot purify blood effectively. When this happens, some of the kidney’s workload is passed on to the liver and other organs, which may cause them to be severely stressed. Additionally, you may develop a number of minor health conditions such as constipation, dry and itchy skin, acne, nosebleeds, urinary tract infection, coughs, sneezing, sinus pressure, and headaches.
How much water must you drink?
So, how much water is enough for you? The minimum amount of water you need depends on your body weight. A more accurate calculation is to drink 30ml of water for every kilogram of body weight. Here are a few examples:
– 60kg body weight = 1,8 liters of water
– 70kg body weight = 2,1 liters of water
– 80kg body weight = 2,4 liters of water
– 90kg body weight = 2,7 liters of water
– 100kg body weight = 3 liters of water
Unfortunately, you the deficit or surplus of water cannot be carried over – each day you have to meet the requirement!
DO YOUR BODY A FAVOUR – DRINK WATER!
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