- Its estimated that only a 2% drop in hydration can lead to a 20% drop in concentration and performance.
- 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.
- Tea, coffee and alcohol also dehydrate the body and it is important to remember to drink some water after consuming these drinks in order to maintain the proper water levels for your body.
- By the time we feel thirsty; our bodies have lost over 1% of their total water amount.
- Water flushes waste matter and toxins through the body. Insufficient body water can contribute to fatigue, muscular pain, constipation and toxic retention.
- Water constitutes 75% of the human brain. Moderate dehydration of the body can bring on migraine, headaches, dizziness and fatigue.
- Water is the single most important catalyst in achieving permanent weight loss. It suppresses the appetite and helps to metabolise stored fat.
