Hydration Facts
Absopure believes in the importance of hydration, and we've devoted almost a century providing only the finest water products to millions of our customers in America.
Here are a few facts that we believe will help you better understand the crucial role water plays in a healthier lifestyle.
Did you know that...
- The human body is about 66% water
- Our muscles are between 70% and 75% water
- Our lungs are 90% water
- Our brains are 95% water
Proper hydration does much more than simply keep you from getting thirsty, it also...
- Helps convert food to energy
- Protects and cushions vital organs
- Lubricates joints
- Moistens oxygen for breathing
- Regulates body temperature
Did you know that the body can last up to 6-weeks without food... but only one week without water?
Here are some simple tips...
- Drink at least eight 8oz. glasses of water every day.
- Don't wait until you're thirsty to drink water... by the time you feel thirsty, you have probably already lost 2 or more cups of your total body water.
- Don’t substitute caffeinated coffee, teas or sodas for water.
- Start and end the day with water…your body loses water while you sleep.
| Weight (lbs) | Light Activity | Moderate Activity | Strenuous Activity |
| 115 lbs | 72 oz/day | 76 oz/day | 80 oz/day |
| 125 lbs | 72 oz/day | 80 oz/day | 88 oz/day |
| 150 lbs | 72 oz/day | 80 oz/day | 92 oz/day |
| 175 lbs | 76 oz/day | 84 oz/day | 100 oz/day |
| 200 lbs | 76 oz/day | 88 oz/day | 106 oz/day |