Abstract

Water has numerous roles in the human body. It acts as a building material, as a solvent, reaction medium and reactant, as a carrier for nutrients and waste products, in thermoregulation and as a lubricant and shock absorber. Water is the major constituent of the human body. The body cannot produce enough water by metabolism or obtain enough water by food ingestion to fulfill its needs. As a consequence,we need to pay attention to what we drink throughout the day to ensure that we are meeting our daily water needs, as not doing so may have negative health effects. Water is main constituent of cells, tissues organs and is vital for life. Despite its well-established importance, water is often forgotten in dietary recommendations, and the importance of adequate hydration is not mentioned. As a consequence health professionals and nutritionists arc sometimes confused and question the necessity of drinking water regularly. The purpose of this paper is to review the role of water in removing toxins which are accumulated due exposure of polluted environment.