Water
The most essential nutrient
Functions
- Hydrates body
- Regulates body tempature
- Protects organs and tissues
- Disolves minerals and other nutrients to make them accessible to the body
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Why it's the most essential nutrient?
Water grants life. Water hydratres our body to perform several bodily functions. The human body can't go anymore then 3-4 days without water. We also need water to regulate our body temperature, such as sweating to cool off. Water also lubricates our joints and organ tissues.