Water makes up a large percentage of most body parts:

  • Brain and heart: 73%
  • Lungs: 83%
  • Skin: 64%
  • Muscles and kidneys: 79%
  • Bones: 31%

Some benefits of adequate hydration:

  • Eliminates hunger pangs
  • Aids digestion
  • Lubricates joints
  • Acts as a shock absorber for the brain and spinal cord
  • Increases metabolism
  • Controls appetite
  • Prevents or eases headaches
  • Averts fatigue