The average adult requires 2 litres or 8 glasses per day

The average adult loses 2.5litres of water through Natural losses including breathing, sweating, urination and metabolic functions.

2 litres per day only replenishes this natural loss of water. Water from food contributes 0.5litres of water.

Any form of exercise, stress or activity beyond maintenance of body functions will increase our body's demand for water.

Water carries nutrients and oxygen throughout our bodies and is involved in homeostatic mechanisms such as regulating body temperature, lubricating joint tissues and cleansing toxins and waste from our bodies.

Water is an essential nutrient involved in every function of the body, from respiratory and circulatory systems to excretory and homeostatic control such as body temperature.

Many foods and beverages are dehydrating, commonly tea, coffee and soft drinks are consumed all contributing to dehydration.