The adult human body contains an estimated 60% water, with children and infants at even higher percentages. Statistics like these make it clear why H2O plays a vital role in many essential bodily functions.
Hydration is the replacement of bodily fluids that are depleted through sweating, exhaling, and eliminating waste. Because we are constantly utilizing these fluids, we need to provide the body with more. Hydration is foundational to cellular health and thus crucial to general wellness.
Sources and Supply
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About 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day for men
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About 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids a day for women
Key Benefits of Hydration
The many roles that H2O fulfills in the human body are diverse. Here are some of the key benefits of being adequately hydrated:
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Delivers oxygen throughout the body
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Dissolves and disperses nutrients throughout the body
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May aid in weight loss
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Lubricates the joints
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May relieve constipation
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Flushes body waste
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May enhance brain function
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Youthful, healthier-looking skin
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Assists in maintaining proper blood pressure
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Assists in the regulation of body temperature
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May help to prevent some types of bedwetting (Castellanos)
Your Body Will Thank You
The benefits mentioned above only scratch the surface of what proper hydration can do for you! Water helps every cell and system in the human body, and without it, life would cease to exist. Therefore, whether you set an alarm to remind you to hydrate or carry a bottle everywhere you go, keep H2O a daily priority. Your body will thank you!
References
Mayo Clinic. (2020, October 14). Water: How much should you drink every day?
Castellanos, M. (2020, February 22). Don’t cut back. Drink more water to prevent bedwetting!
