Did u know - Are U Getting Enough of Water?

The body can cope without food for many days. But after just 2 or 3 days without water, serious – and, in extreme circumstances, fatal – health problems can develop due to dehydration.

The human body is about two-thirds water. Water lubricates the joints and eyes, aids digestion, flushes out waste and toxins and keeps skin healthy.

Dehydration occurs when the normal water content of your body is reduced. This changes the essential balance of chemical substances in your body, especially sodium (salt) and potassium. In order to function properly, many of the body's cells depend on these substances being maintained at the correct levels.

How Do We Lose Water?

Water Loss	Water Input
Urine 50%	Drinks 47%
Skin(Sweating) 34%	Food 39%
Breathing 14%	Metabolism 14%
Faeces 2%

If you consistently drink too little water, you can develop chronical dehydration, which is especially dangerous for your joints, making them more prone to arthritis later in life.

A good indicator of dehydration is how often you pass urine. If you urinate less than three or four times a day, and the quantity of urine is small, it may indicate that you are dehydrated. Also, if your urine is unusually dark in colour, you are probably dehydrated.