Foods - Water - Functions

Water is required by all body tissues and is used by all joints, organs, and systems. It is essential for all body functions and an increased water intake generally enhances these processes. Water acts as a solvent for vitamins, minerals, amino acids, glucose, and a number of other nutrients and plays a role in the digestion, absorption, transportation, and utilization of these nutrients. It is the base of all blood and fluid secretions, including gastric juices, saliva, synovial fluid, tears, and others. Water also acts as a cushion for body cells and surrounds the developing fetus, in the form of amniotic fluid.

Increased water intake hydrates your cells, enhances organ function, improves the efficiency of your lymphatic and elimination systems, maintains acid-alkaline balance, improves mental and physical performance, lubricates joints, maintains proper internal temperature, promotes healthy skin and generally makes you feel better.