Fifteen benefits of drinking water

To function properly, all the cells and organs of the body need water.

• It lubricates the joints
• It forms saliva and mucus
• It delivers oxygen throughout the body
• It boosts skin health and beauty
• It cushions the brain, spinal cord, and other sensitive tissues
• It regulates body temperature
• The digestive system depends on it
• It flushes body waste
• It helps maintain blood pressure
• The airways need it
• It makes minerals and nutrients accessible
• It prevents kidney damage
• It boosts performance during exercise
• Weight loss
• It reduces the chance of a hangover