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I'm asking about that cause my body water percentage is 61% ,the normal is 52% ,my weight is 90 kg and i want to be 85 so i think water is the reason?

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Asked and answered: If you have water in excess in your obesity it is the excess fats and sugars causing it. Water is not the problem.

Answered 3/2/2015

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A member asked:

I'm asking about that cause my body water percentage is 61% ,the normal is 52% ,my weight is 90 kg and i want to be 85 so i think water is the reason?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

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