The human body is anywhere from 55% to 78% water depending on body size. A rule of thumb, 2/3 of body is consists of water, and it is the main component of human body. Did you know that your tissues and organs are mainly made up of water? Here is the %: •Muscle consists of 75% water •Brain consists of 90% of water •Bone consists of 22% of water •Blood consists of 83% water The functions of water in human body are vital. The water: •Transports nutrients and oxygen into cells •Moisturizes the air in lungs •Helps with metabolism •Protects our vital organ •Helps our organs to absorb nutrients better •Regulates body temperature •Detoxifies •Protects and moisturizes our joints
Posted on: Tue, 23 Jul 2013 19:36:07 +0000
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