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Why do we need water?

Water is indispensible to the human body

Water is essential to the human body, just like oxygen. If forced, you can survive several weeks without food, but no more than a few days without water.

Water is a perfect thirst-quencher, it hydrates your body and keeps your fluid balance at the proper level . No less than 60% (some 37 litres) of an adult is water. For newborns that amount stands at 75%.

The purifying effect of water has a proven impact on your health and your general wellbeing. It remedies health complaints such as fatigue, headaches, digestive problems, joint pains and back complaints. In short, if you want to be in top condition, you need enough water!

Essential for your organs to function properly

Pure water is essential for your organs to function properly. It is an important provider of minerals such as calcium and magnesium and allows for the transport of nutrients and oxygen. In addition, water is indispensible when it comes to purifying your body. It flushes out your kidneys and expels poisons and waste material through your urine.

But that's not all. In order to keep your body temperature stable, you must be able to sweat. Your joints, eyes and mouth would crack, grind, and stick without water as a lubricant and means for rinsing.

Without vitamins and minerals you would have a very low resistance to illnesses. In order to absorb and convert them, the electro-chemical balance of your cells must be maintained. That is also done using water.

And what about other liquids? They also contain fluids? Yes, that's true, but water does not first have to be digested, as opposed to liquids such as coffee or soft drinks. Your body absorbs it directly, without having to engage the digestive system.

Less fatigued and in better shape

The biggest cause of daytime fatigue is a shortage of water. If you remain sufficiently hydrated, you will be more efficient at a cognitive level. Concentration, short-term memory, ability to compute, alertness, decision-making speed, etc. These are just a few examples of your cognitive functions that are up to speed when you drink sufficient quantities of water.

Water, after all, keeps the energy production in your brains going. As a result your capacity for concentration and productivity increase, even for simple tasks such as watching a computer screen or reading a document.

So drinking sufficient water is a healthy way of increasing your concentration and inspiration. Healthy, because water expels waste materials and provides essential minerals.

Good for your figure

If you want to lose weight, water is a must. 0 calories, no sugars or caffeine, so not substances to add to those unwanted kilograms. Water also makes you feel satisfied more quickly, which means you are less inclined to have an unhealthy snack.

If you drink sufficient water, your body will burn more calories during your everyday activities. To burn 1,000 calories, your body needs an average of 4 glasses of water.

Keep you skin and hair in top condition

Water makes you look radiant and healthy. Both your skin and hair look more supple and soft if you are sufficiently hydrated. If you don't drink enough water your hair and skin will immediately look dull and sallow.

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