Water is EXTREMELY important !!!!!

SheAintGivinqUp160
SheAintGivinqUp160 Posts: 140 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
The Importance of Water !! Drink Up !


The human body is anywhere from 55% to 78% water depending on body size. A rule of thumb, 2/3 of body is consists of water, and it is the main component of human body. Did you know that your tissues and organs are mainly made up of water? Here is the %:

Muscle consists of 75% water
Brain consists of 90% of water
Bone consists of 22% of water
Blood consists of 83% water
The functions of water in human body are vital. The water:

Transports nutrients and oxygen into cells
Moisturizes the air in lungs
Helps with metabolism
Protects our vital organ
Helps our organs to absorb nutrients better
Regulates body temperature
Detoxifies
Protects and moisturizes our joints
Every cell in your body needs water from head to toe. That is why it is so important to drink enough fluid. Take for example, brain consists of 90% of water, if you do not supply enough water to your body, your brain cannot function well, and you will get headache or migraine. Hence, next time, if you feel fatigue and headache, it may be the sign of dehydration.

The Harmful Effects Result from Dehydration:

Tiredness
Migraine
Constipation
Muscle cramps
Irregular blood pressure
Kidney problems
Dry skin
20% dehydrated – Risk of death
Symptoms of Dehydration

Here are some of the symptoms that you need more water:

Dark Urine – Dark Yellow or Orange in Color: Urine is generally pale yellow to clear when you have sufficient water intake. Dark color or strong smell indicates that you need to drink more water.
Dry Skin: Skin is the largest body organ and requires its share of water.
Thirst: Thirst is the most obvious sign that you're already dehydrated. It is always a good practice to drink more water when your are not thirsty, don’t wait until you're thirsty.
Hunger: Most people mistake hunger for the indication to eat more, whereas in actual fact, they may be dehydrated. So before you have your meal, grab a glass of water.
Fatigue: Water is a source of energy and gives you a boost in energy.


I personally drink half my weight in oz , so thats about 100oz , and i drink around 32 oz of green tea with no sugar daily.

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Replies

  • MzFreeSpirited
    MzFreeSpirited Posts: 117
    its soooo fundamental!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • bm99
    bm99 Posts: 597 Member
    You don't need to drink that much.

    Our bodies are efficient at getting the water out of anything we put in our mouths, food and tea included. Because water IS so important we can get hydration (to some extent) out of almost anything that isn't dry.
  • SheAintGivinqUp160
    SheAintGivinqUp160 Posts: 140 Member
    i drink that much because i workout alot nd i love to sweat it out . again THIS IS WHAT WORKS FOR ME
  • prsusa38
    prsusa38 Posts: 29
    Water is very important, I never heard you should drink half your weight, but that could be a good idea. I would think it depends on how active you are. Good points made though
  • jassyjan1
    jassyjan1 Posts: 308 Member
    Thanks for the education of the importance. Before I joined this site I was not a water drinker I am now I get the 640z in and on Thirsty Thursdays I get the gallon in. I'm better on the water now. Your awesome for the reminder of the importance.
  • sweetgirl83
    sweetgirl83 Posts: 32
    Water is VERY important. I try to drink 3-4 quarts a day.
  • bethhyg
    bethhyg Posts: 209
    Water... Our bodies best friend. :drinker:
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