Today we answer the question Why Do We Drink Water? So What Does Water Do for the Body?

As you might have heard, water is life. This isn’t just an expression or a metaphor. Water is actually essential to any living creature - from plants and animals to bacteria. Why is this precious liquid so important to us? Like most living creatures, humans are mostly made of water. Up to 60% of an adult’s body is made up of water - That is over a half!

Our bodies need water to regulate their temperature and keep its functions alive and running. Even though water is extremely vital, the human body cannot automatically replenish it. Eventually, we need to get more water into our system by drinking.

As we go on through our daily lives, we constantly lose some of our water content. Sweating, going to the bathroom, and even eating some foods might contribute to drying up. However, the solution is as simple as drinking water. Many physicians and experts recommend that the average person should drink at least half a gallon (2 liters) of water a day. There are other liquids that might have a hydrating effect due to their water content, including fruit juices. However, beverages such as alcoholic drinks and coffee are actually known as dehydrating substances, and you should be careful when drinking too much of these beverages, who might be harmful to your health in the long run and without the proper intake! That’s about eight glasses of water throughout your day-to-day. If you don’t drink enough water, you might suffer from something that’s called “dehydration.” This can have a harmful impact on your body, and on your mind, affecting your ability to focus, as well as giving you fever and even hallucinations in extreme cases.

Like many other beings, we depend on water. It’s important to get fresh, clean water every day, and always drink enough to stay healthy and hydrated, especially during the hot summer days, which might cause the body to dehydrate even faster.

That took some thinking! If you have any questions you would like answered leave a comment below!
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