Bodily Facts

• Our brains are made up of approximately 85% water and our bones are approximately 33% water. Our bodies are around 30% water.
• Dehydration occurs when our bodys water content drops by as little as 2-4%.
• Whilst the recommended daily intake of water is 2 litres not all of this water must be consumed in the liquid form. Nearly every food or drink item provides some water to the body.
• Lead appears in public drinking water from corrosion of public water distribution systems and residential plumbing.
• There are more than 2100 known drinking water contaminants that may be present in tap water, including several known poisons.
• Water helps the body regulate its temperature, ensures that food is carried to the organs where it is needed and transports waste around the body to get rid of it.
• Water is the main constituent of blood and so helps the body transport oxygen from the lungs to the organs and plays a major part in digesting food.
• Water naturally moisturises skin and ensures proper cellular formation underneath layers of skin to give it a healthy, glowing appearance.
• More chlorine enters the body through dermal absorption and inhalation while showering than through drinking tap water.
• Soft drinks, coffee, and tea, while made up almost entirely of water, also contain caffeine. Caffeine can act as a mild diuretic, preventing water from travelling to necessary locations in the body.