- An estimated 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated.
- In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is mistaken for hunger. According to research at the U of Washington, drinking just one glass of water shut down midnight hunger for 100% of the dieters involved in the study.
- Slight dehydration will slow down your metabolism by 3%.
- Not drinking enough water is the #1 cause of daytime fatigue.
- Research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease joint and back pain for up to 80% of sufferers.
- 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy, short-term memory trouble with basic math problems and results in difficulty focusing on the computer screen or printed page.
- Drinking minimum of 2 liters of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%, slash the risk of breast cancer by 79% and the risk of bladder cancer by 50%.
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