12 interesting water facts

Did you know that depression and fatigue can often be cured by drinking a glass or two of water? And that water is the most important substance we need to take in?

Read more about these and other fascinating facts about water.

• Only 1,1% of the water on earth is suitable for drinking.
• Our bodies consist of 55 – 75% water.
• Depression and fatigue are often symptoms of dehydration.
• It is healthy to drink water with meals, as it aids the process of digestion.
• The best way of getting rid of water retention is to drink a lot of water.
• Water allows the body to metabolise fats more efficiently.
• Good water intake prevents the skin from sagging.
• Water is the main food the body needs.
• The thirst reflex only appears when our bodies are already dehydrated.
• Children dehydrate more quickly than adults do, and a survey revealed that 65% of school children drank too little water.
• A 2% reduction of water levels in the body can lead to a 20% decrease in mental and physical performance.
• Dehydration may induce contractions in pregnant women.

 (Health24, updated 2011)

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