Every living organism on planet Earth requires water. Without water no humans, plants or even the tiniest microorganisms can survive.
Did you know that our body is mostly made up of water?
Below are some amazing facts that I bet you didn't know about your body...
85% of our brain is made up of water
80% of our blood is made up of water
Our muscles are made up of 70% of water
90% of our lungs are also made up of water
10% of our fats are made up of water too
22% of our bones are made up of water
Other body parts that are made up of water includes:
Kidney
Skin
In addition, water helps to remove the dangerous toxin from the air we inhale, food we consume and various chemical products that we use on our skin and hair.
Water helps to transport waste material from our body.
Below are the importance of water in human body:
Water carries oxygen and nutrients into all our cells
Water also helps regulate our body temperature
Water is very much needed to keep our metabolism to function properly.
Lack of water in the human body may cause several problems.
Thirsty and dehydration
Low blood pressure
Dry skin
Blood thickens
Body cells shrinks
Terrible constipation
Urinary tract infection
Fever and sore throat
Reoccurring headaches
Sunken eye
Water is also vital in greasing our daily routines. Water is largely used for indoor purposes. For instance, water is used in laundries, kitchens, lavatories, hospitals and manufacturing industries.
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