What would happen if you didn’t drink water? - Mia Nacamulli

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Published 2016-03-29
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Water is essentially everywhere in our world, and the average human is composed of between 55 and 60% water. So what role does water play in our bodies, and how much do we actually need to drink to stay healthy? Mia Nacamulli details the health benefits of hydration.

Lesson by Mia Nacamulli, animation by Chris Bishop.

All Comments (21)
  • @emilpetkov4420
    Me after drinking a glass of water: Fitness isn't just a hobby, it's lifestyle
  • @gaanddega1317
    WATER IS THE BEST DRINK IN THE WORLD,IT TASTES BEST WHEN YOU ARE THIRSTY!!!
  • @kingofbel6499
    I been drinking at least 1,5 liters of water daily ever since I got pimples on my face during my teenager years. All I can say is that it really helped in cleaning my face, and probably made me healthier in ways that werent as visible.
  • @shrawasti798
    My bestfriend didn't drink water for two days straight and then she got a kidney infection and then she was diagnosed with viral encephalitis which is practically the inflammation of brain, which is horribly devastating. Luckily she got the right treatment on time, so she is finally getting better day by day. I hope this raises awareness about this disease as there should be. The movie 'Brain on fire' may give you some clarity on encephalitis.
  • @neoxtra2461
    If you like water, you already like 60% of me
  • @rababahmed1981
    Teacher : why do we drink water Me : Because we can't eat it
  • @juanli4153
    I never thought I would applaud an animator for drawing water beautifully
  • @Benyikoko
    As an alcoholic this video is an eye opener. I have been to rehab before and they never informed us about this particular subject. I want to take care of my body.. I betrayed my body for the past six years. Without a healthy, functioning body I wouldn't even be able to write this comment.
  • @parisashley2498
    I wasn't really consistent on drinking enough water for a few months now. I mostly drink half or less a glass of water in a day. I think it's the fact that I hated the feeling of being bloated or full, until it became a routine. Oh boy did it backfired. I had a fatigue, it took me a long time to observe my routine and know the roots of the fatigue. I started feeling tired day till night even tho I just woke up. I became passive. I had cognitive impairment and my mood was overall gloomy. I thought it was the lack of sleep or because my eyes were blurry. Thanks to this video, it made me realize dehydration was the root all along. I figured how less I drink water. Now, I'll try to fix it. Thank you Ted!
  • @ezsu
    I loved the video, you're getting better in the animation, That's great!
  • @kellykerr5225
    Water is my favorite drink. I drink it all day every day.
  • @hhennick
    Always love these videos. They are not only interesting but often tes they are helpful and applicable to my everyday life as well. Love it.
  • Right. It's the second important substance after the air. Form my experience of workout and learning, dehydration is truly devastating. Physical perfomance decreases to less than half after 3 days of poor drinking. Laziness appears from lack of energy. The brain can't concentrate and do something significant. I begin to feel skin pain, often increase in body temperature. When I workout, I feel that I my muscles can do more, but I just feel bad/tired and can't go on. The book "Your body's many cries for water" helped me to cure all these symptoms, like, totally with the help of simple water.
  • @Liam-iv7wk
    I just remember one day on highschool realizing that I enjoy the taste of water and that most of the time that I think I'm hungry I'm really just thirsty. And I'm glad I did.
  • Just think of those people who don't get access to clean and abundant water.
  • @Sorekneecap
    My mother in law never drinks water just coffee and soda. She’s missing teeth and her health isn’t the best. Same with my mom and she passed early. I love water and I’m proud that my son always ask for water rather than juice and soda. So simple but so important.