A healthy sedentary adult living in a temperate climate should drink at least 1.5 liters of water per day. Nigeria has a tropical climate hence more water should be taken by inhabitants. Water taken in, balances water lost through urination, perspiration, exhalation and bowel movement and helps keep the body properly hydrated.
Water consumed through food and drinks follows a very precise route to arrive in your cells. Water is very important component of plasma. It makes up more than 90% of plasma.
The main functions of water in the body
Cell life
Water is essential for cells to function properly: it enters into the composition of the cells.
Chemical and metabolic reactions
By enabling hydrolysis reactions, water participates in the biochemical breakdown of what we eat (proteins, lipids and carbohydrates).
Transport of nutrients
Water as a main constituent of blood contributes to the transport of nutrients to the cells. In deed the nutrients are transported by the blood. .
Removal of waste
Water, as a carrier, helps remove waste products through urine
Body temperature regulation
Water has a large heat capacity which helps limit changes in body temperature in a warm or a cold environment. Water enables the body to release heat when ambient temperature is higher than body temperature: we begin to sweat, and the evaporation of water from the skin surface cools the body very efficiently.
Water is at the heart of life. This is why a human being can survive no longer than few days without water.
Drinking water every day and at regular intervals, 8 times a day (before, during and in-between meals), without waiting until you’re thirsty, is important as part of a healthy lifestyle, at every stage of life!
The next time you feel a severe headache and general body weakness after a hard day's labour, simply take about 3 glasses of water and go to sleep. You'll wake up feeling you went to heaven while sleeping.
Drink up today.
Original Source: Google
Edited and Rearranged by: Yours truly
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