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The Importance of Water For a Human Body

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The Importance of Water For a Human Body


Water plays a vital role in human health. It helps the body function properly by carrying vitamins and minerals to the cells and cleaning out waste materials. It also helps maintain proper blood volume, viscosity, and circulation. Besides that, it helps regulate body temperature. Water is a good insulator, which means that it helps your body to lose heat when the temperature outside is higher than the internal temperature.
The amount of water needed depends on the climate, physical activity, and underlying health issues. However, we should always make sure to drink enough water on a daily basis to ensure full body health. Water is the best source of hydration, and it is widely available. Water can be found in many foods. Milk, for example, is nearly ninety percent water. Although the body can get 10% of its water needs from solid foods, it must get the other 70% from liquids.
Water also helps the body fight diseases. It is part of lymph fluid, which protects the body from infections. It also helps keep tissues moist, and this is especially important for the spinal cord. Water also helps the body maintain its internal temperature and eliminate waste. In addition, water helps protect the spinal cord, act as a lubricant, and cushions joints.
The amount of water a person needs daily varies from person to person. The amount depends on the activities they engage in and on the amount of sweating they have. However, general agreement is that an average healthy person needs approximately fifteen to eight cups of water per day. This number is higher in active people, those living in hot climates, and people with smaller body sizes. As a general guide, these figures are only recommended, but it's always a good idea to consult your doctor if you have any concerns or are unsure.

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