The human body is made up of about 50% water. The exact percentage varies slightly among men, women, and newborns, but it’s roughly half. Water is essential for our body for several reasons:
– Our brain is 90% water.
– Our blood is 83% water.
– Water helps regulate our body temperature.
– It transports nutrients and oxygen to our cells.
– Water detoxifies our system when needed.
– Bones are 22% water.
– Water protects and lubricates our joints.
– Muscles are made up of 75% water.
– Water aids in metabolism.
– It protects our internal organs.
It’s clear that water is vital for our survival. But it’s not just about drinking any water; we need clean, high-quality freshwater. Good water can help with headaches, make us look younger, boost productivity, increase energy for exercise, aid digestion and relieve constipation, prevent cramps and sprains, fight fatigue, improve mood, lower cancer risk, and strengthen our immune system. While saltwater or chemically treated water might keep us alive for a while, it won’t support our overall well-being.
Clean water means safe water—water free from bad odors, colors, and disease-causing pathogens. You don’t want to make things worse by drinking contaminated or unsafe water. Fortunately, today’s advanced filtering systems mean that everyone can ensure their water is safe to drink, even if central filtering systems aren’t fully reliable.
Clean water is especially important for newborns, who are particularly sensitive to diseases. Childhood is when many healthy (and unhealthy) habits start, and water quality plays a big role in our health and future prospects. Our life truly depends on the water we drink—we are not just what we eat, but also what we drink!
Some experts recommend only drinking purified water to minimize exposure to carbon-filtered, alkaline, and other chemical-ridden bottled waters. Many water bottling companies use a triple purification system that includes carbon filtration (removing chlorine, chemicals, and larger particulates), ozonation (eradicating microbes), and reverse osmosis (removing heavy metals, aluminum, and nuclear waste). You can buy this purified water in big bottles for home use instead of relying on rain or tap water. Rainwater, while used by many third-world countries, is part of the Earth’s natural distillation process and can lack essential nutrients.
So, don’t underestimate the importance of water. It’s one of the most crucial elements for our survival.