Water constitutes a high proportion of the human body’s weight and is ubiquitous in all parts of the body. It plays a crucial role in maintaining bodily functions and maintaining health. Studies have found that drinking water (in the correct ways and amount) can impact brain cognition, weight loss, and prevention of kidney stones, to name just a few.
According to the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, water makes up about 60 percent of an adult’s body weight. According to a study (pdf) published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry in 1945, the water content in major body parts of an average adult is as follows:…