Drink enough water? Here are 14 benefits.

Canada Day is upon us and we want everyone to stay hydrated before, during, and after their celebrations.

Here are 14 reasons why: ​

1. Forms saliva (digestion)

2. Keeps mucosal membranes moist

3. Allows body’s cell to grow, reproduce and survive

4. Flushes body waste, mainly in urine

5. Lubricates joints

6. Major component of most body parts

7. Needed by the brain to manufacture hormones and neurotransmitters

8. Regulates body temperature (sweating and respiration)

9. Acts as a shock absorber for the brain and spinal cord

10. Helps deliver oxygen all over the body

11. Up to 60% of the human adult body is water

12. The heart and brain are composed of 73% water, the skin 64%, muscles and kidneys 79% and the bones 31%

13. Generally an adult male needs 3 litres per day, and an adult female 2.2 litres

14. Babies and kids have more water as a percentage than adults (78%)

Hope you have a fun (and safe) weekend,

Your AVANT Chiropractic team