• Low volume water drinkers are more likely to have dry, itchy skin. They are also more likely to feel tired and groggy when they wake up and at midday. These are both classic signs of dehydration.
  • 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated.
  • Our bodies are 67% water. Our blood is 92% water. Our brains are 75% water. With only moderate dehydration, people experience dizziness and headaches.
  • Even mild dehydration can slow your metabolism up to 3%.
  • Research indicates that drinking 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back joint pain for up to 80% of arthritis sufferers.
  • Water carries nutrients and oxygen to the entire body. It moistens oxygen for breathing. It protects and cushions our vital organs and joints. It is crucial in converting food into energy. It helps the body absorb nutrients. It removes waste.
  • One glass of water shut down midnight hunger pains for almost 100% of dieters reviewed in a University of Washington study.
  • "Most Americans are probably only getting about a third of the valuable hydration benefits they need," said Barbara Levine, R.D., Ph.D., Director on Nutrition Information Center.
  • 2 of 3 survey respondents say they are aware of the recommendation from health and nutrition experts to drink 8 servings water daily, at least 8 ounces each.
  • Drinking just 5 glasses of water per day decreases your risk of colon cancer by 45%, breast cancer by 79%, and bladder cancer by 50%.