The Best Body Fluids

Our bodies are an amazing machine, and like any machine they need oil, and to have their fluids checked. Many of us know that sweat helps cool us down and our saliva helps us break down food… but did you know that it’s the bacteria growing on our skin that makes us smell when we sweat, not the sweat itself?

All of these liquids keep our bodies healthy in one way or another. In fact, we need them to survive… Sweat, spit, snot, and urine are some of the most important fluids our bodies produce.

Why Do We Sweat?

Sweat is our body’s natural coolant. Automotive coolant is used to control the temperature of various fluids and parts in a vehicle in all types of weather -- sweat is meant to do the same for the human body. When your body releases sweat, it is meant to cover and cool your body, or even help maintain body temperature...helping it to properly function.

And believe it or not, sweat has no smell! While you may find this hard to believe (since some people definitely do stink when they sweat), it’s actually the bacteria and dirt that’s growing on your skin. Once this mixes with your natural coolant (aka sweat), it develops an odor many of us are familiar with: B.O.

Why Do Our Bodies Produce Saliva?

Considering we produce about two to four pints of spit each day, it seems important - but why is that? What does it do? The saliva your body and mouth make is made mostly of water, it breaks down food, makes it easier to swallow, and helps to keep your mouth clean.

Saliva is necessary to keep the human body functioning properly. On top of helping to break down, moisten and digest food, the saliva your body makes also helps the food you eat reach your stomach. Sounds like a pretty important step for a successful dinner.

Additionally, saliva makes the food you eat, taste (good, hopefully). Saliva takes the tasty chemicals from food and helps transmit them to your taste buds.

My Body Makes Another Type of Saliva?

Indeed, mucus! Also made up of almost all water (we’re talking 90%+ here), mucus is another way your body responds to changes in circumstance, environment, and diet. And we’re not just talking about snot... While you deal with it the most when blowing your nose, it also coats your mouth, lungs, intestines, and stomach.

Why? It protects the thin, wet layers of skin that make said mucus and keeps them moist and functioning. Without it, many of these tissues would dry out and stop performing properly. Sounds like a real headache… literally.

Why Is My Pee Color Changing?

Believe it or not, urine, affectionately called “pee”, can help tell if you are healthy or not. Pale urine means your body has extra water to get rid of; darker urine means your body needs more water and has some toxins to flush.

Pale yellow or almost clear urine is good and usually means it has enough water in it and is able to flush your body of unwanted toxins. If your urine color is darker, it means your body needs more water to successfully function, and it will help flush those color-causing toxins out of your body. Always drink plenty of water, unless your doctor has told you otherwise. At BonVie we want you to track a minimum of 64 oz a day. See our post https://www.bonvieweightloss.com/water-is-your-friend

Fluid Function

Our bodies are amazing machines and communicate in amazing ways. Pay attention to your body, how it functions, and your “fluid levels.” And the next time someone thinks body fluids are gross, remind them how necessary they are to your health...and that your sweat doesn’t even stink!