Our bodies are more than 60% water, and all our organs are also made of water. About 85% of the lungs, 79% of the muscles and kidneys, 73% of the brain and heart, and 32% of the bones are water. Drinking the right amount of water can help you have regular bowel movements, get rid of migraines, and even stop some diseases from happening.
CuriousMob.com made a list of six ways that drinking enough water is good for your health. So pour a glass of water and keep reading. Don’t miss the bonus point at the end of the article to find out how much water you should drink each day.
6. Your joints will be better lubricated.
Cartilage is made up of about 80% water, give or take. It is found in the disks of the spine and the joints, where it helps the bones move against each other more smoothly. So, not drinking enough water can make your joints less able to absorb shock, which can cause joint pain.
Also, drinking enough water daily can help the body flush out the toxins that can cause inflammation in the joints and keep painful joint conditions like gout at bay.