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water – the foundation of life
ОглавлениеIf you want a healthy gut, drink an adequate amount of water.
Water is indispensable for life and makes up approximately 99 per cent of molecules within the cells of the human body. It is also essential for many processes in the body: watery amniotic fluid, for example, provides a safe surrounding for a growing foetus; transport of toxins and waste from the kidneys depends on water. And, more to the point here, a large part of digestion takes place in a watery environment. The internal messages that signal dehydration are clear – dry mouth, poor concentration and headaches. If we fail to respond to these signals the results can be constipation, the build-up of renal waste leading to kidney stones, and bladder infections when harmful