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Might consuming the reccomended ten glasses of water a day really make a difference?
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Yes: The body needs water for to help digestion, to remove products of metabolism, to aid in elimination of solid and soluable waste, and others. Witholding the water can lead to kidney failure, constipation, decreased metabolism, increased hunger and others.
Answered 4/21/2013
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