Water, the indispensable component for the health and functioning of the human body

Abstract

After oxygen, water is the compound without which life cannot exist. Water is the most widespread component in the structure of animal and plant tissues. Living tissues contain free, bound water, but also biostructured water, which has begun to be increasingly studied and investigated. Due to its unique content, structure and properties, water gives food texture, as well as chemical, thermal and microbiological stability. Being such an important compound for the functioning and balancing of the body, water quality strongly influences health and lifespan. In fact, without water we can only survive for a few days and in the absence of optimal long-term hydration strong imbalances occur in the body and serious ailments appear. Although the value of water is undeniable, many human activities continue to pollute the oceans, lakes and rivers with various toxic substances. Thus, water pollution has become a problem for millions of people around the globe, who face an acute shortage of drinking water.