Only 1,1% of the water on earth is suitable for drinking.

Our bodies consist of 55 – 75% water.

Depression and fatigue are often symptoms of dehydration.

It is healthy to drink water with meals, as it aids the process of digestion.

The best way of getting rid of water retention is to drink a lot of water.

Water allows the body to metabolise fats more efficiently.

Good water intake prevents the skin from sagging.

Water is the main food the body needs.

The thirst reflex only appears when our bodies are already dehydrated.

Children dehydrate more quickly than adults do, and a survey revealed that 65% of schoolchildren drank too little water.

A 2% reduction of water levels in the body can lead to a 20% decrease in mental and physical performance.

Dehydration may induce contractions in pregnant women.

Taken from www.health24.com