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