Quick! What’s the most important nutrient that you need to consume several times each day? If you guessed protein, vitamin C, or calcium, you’d be wrong. It’s water.
Water: The Forgotten Nutrient
Your body uses water for countless essential functions that break down if dehydrated
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Water boosts immunity, lubricates joints, and helps your body keep a balance of electrolytes.fizkes/Shutterstock
By Lynn Jaffee
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