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OUR BODIES ARE MORE THAN HALF WATER
The Percentages
Newborns
78%
Newborns are a watery 78% when they arrive
Infants
65%
At one year, infants are 65% water
Females
55%
Average amount for all females is 55%
Males
60%
Men and boys are the most water at 60%
Your Body & Organs Are “Wet”
Your body uses water for transportation of nutrients to your organs and to remove waste
90%
Your blood is composed of 90% water
73%
The brain and the heart are composed of 73% water
64%
The skin contains 64% water
31%
Even your bones are watery at 31%
Without enough daily water, your organs dry up and can wear out. Water deficiency is linked to high blood pressure, headaches, dry skin and osteoporosis.
The Weight of Your Water
The average male is around 87 pounds of water while the average female contains around 70 pounds of water. A gallon of water weighs around 8.33 pounds.
87 Pounds
The average male contains about 10.5 gallons of water
70 Pounds
The average female contains about 8.5 gallons of water
Save the world. Reduce your footprint. Use less.
Drink more water.
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