Is water important for the body?

On average, water accounts for 60% of body weight.

Your body constantly eliminates water through perspiration, excretion and breathing. As your body cannot store water, this loss must be compensated. A loss of 20% of body water can be fatal.

What role does water play?

Water plays a role in many chemical reactions so it is important for your body to function. Perspiration helps maintain a constant body temperature.

Water carries globules as well as nutrients.

It also helps clean your body by making your kidneys’ work easier and by eliminating waste through urine.