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HUman body consists 70% of water

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The claim that the human body consists of 70% water is not supported by scientific evidence. Most reliable sources indicate that the average percentage of water in the human body is around 60%, with variations depending on factors such as age, sex, and hydration levels. For instance, adult women typically have a body water percentage ranging from 45% to 60%, while men range from 50% to 65%. Specific organs, such as the brain and heart, contain higher water percentages, approximately 73%, but these figures do not reflect the overall body composition. The consensus among various studies and articles is that while water is a significant component of the human body, the figure of 70% is an overestimation.

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What percentage of the human body is water?
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Body water - Wikipedia
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Water, Hydration and Health - PMC
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