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Water is a major component of the body's composition, making up 50-70% of our body weight. We do not store water well, therefore we need to consume it daily. Water plays many roles in the body-it helps maintain body temperature, helps with removal of body wastes, serves as a lubricant, and it is a great medium for chemical reactions to take place....
Water is the most abundant element of the body and comprises 50-70% of total body weight. This percentage decreases with age and also varies inversely with the percentage of body fat. Not only is water one of the most abundant nutrients available, but it's also the most important. Water helps regulate and maintain your body temperature, transports nutrients and...
The first major scientific studies of the water of the coconut were reported by Pradera and coworker in 1942. His determination of protein, amino acid and chemical constituents compared favorably with those of cow's milk. Previous studies had established a high nutritive value for the endosperm. Pradera identified 12 essential amino acids (including cystine,...