Science Of Life

Author(s): U S Dugar
Publisher: U S Dugar

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whole foods; it is advised that you get your fluids from natural sources than tap water. There is positive evidence for the health benefits of fruits and vegetables.
Water is the most important dietary constituent. According to physiology human body is made up of 72% of liquids like water etc. Water plays a much more critical part in daily life and is required for the distribution of nutrients, electrolytes, hormones and other chemical messengers throughout the body. It is an essential component of blood, transports oxygen as well as infection-fighting cell and antibodies to the place where they are needed in the body. Human body needs water in order to regulate body temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure, it removes waste, and protects joints and organs. The major advantages of the water are that it contains no calories, which is important for those who are concerned about weight gain, and there is no sugar in water, which is a great benefit for maintaining healthy teeth. For the body to function properly, one can stay fully hydrated throughout the day by drinking water and other fluids, as well as eating foods that are hydrating.
Thirst is common amongst sufferers of the disease. The body cannot tolerate large deficits or excesses in total body water, so consumption of water must be roughly concurrent with the loss (in other words, if one is perspiring, one should also be drinking water frequently). Water needs vary but depend on the food a person eats, environmental temperature and humidity, a person's activity level and other factors. There can be other reasons for a feeling excessively thirsty. For example, eating an ever so slightly heavy meal can actually raise your thirst levels, especially
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