Water is an important substance playing vital role in human body. Every part, tissues, organs and skin cartilage, needs water to ensure good functionality. Body of normal adult male is 60% water and 55% for adult female. Major organs of human body are dependent on water: Blood contains 90%-95% water, Bones contains 20%-22% water, Brain contains 82%-85% water, Muscles are 70%-75% water.



Insufficient amount of water in body leads to deterioration of glands and organs' working mechanism. Amount of water needed is irrelevant to age. It is being calculated against weight of body. Human body needs 2-3 litres healthy water supply to replace the same amount of lost water by perspiration and insensible loss.

A body is said to be on the verge of deterioration if it loses 5% of the total water amount. Symptoms such as fatigue, weariness and getting tired soon are seen in a healthy adult, whereas for new born babies, it can be seen as dehydration. 4.5%-5% loss of water can increase sodium level in elderly person as balance of sodium in body is maintained by water. Early aging symptoms like wrinkles, dull skin, scalp infection, lethargy can be seen if this loss is incessant for long period.

Insufficient water in body can pose some of the dangerous or life long diseases. If your body is not hydrated properly then.....

Some of the minor health conditions caused by lack of water are headaches, dry skin, dandruff, constipation and urinary tract infection.

So, you have decided to drink more water, right? Wait! do you know how much water is sufficient for your body? As made clear earlier, water amount in body is decided by the weight of the body. ideal ratio is 1:2. One ounce water: two pounds of weight.


by herbalremedy.in