✗ The myth everyone repeats
The human body is 75% water.
✓ What is actually true
Average adult is about 60% water. Newborns are 75%, elderly are 50%. Fat tissue is less hydrated than lean tissue. The percentage varies individually but 60% is the standard adult baseline.
Reception
The receipts 2 sources
- Human Body Water ContentPRIMARY
- Total Body Water EstimationREFERENCE