Vital substance to life!

by **carelyn** Mon Feb 18, 2008 5:27 pm

WATER is one of the most vital substance to life, because the body is mostly fluid. Even a 20% drop in body water can be fatal. Water not only regulates our body temperature but also "carries nutrients and waste products to and from the organs through the blood stream and body systems. It also lubricates the joints and colon, helping prevent constipation." An average adult requires two to three quarts of water daily. Drinking coffee, pop, or alcohol may actually increase the need of pure water because they can contribute to dehydration. According to one dietician, thirst should not serve as a reminder to take in water because by the time you feel parched, you are likely already dehydrated. The paper states that "drinking a glass every hour during the day will satisfy most people's water need."