From the moment of conception to the end of life, the human body functions in a way no other machine can. It’s truly remarkable, and only experts like doctors or scientists can even begin grasp its complexities.
The great news is that we can break it down and share some fascinating facts about our bodies.
Take a look through this list and discover more about the amazing vessel you inhabit.
Cells every second
Your body is always creating new cells. In fact, it produces 3.8 million new cells every second.
Bacteria friendly host
Your body contains more bacteria than human cells. In fact, there are approximately 10 times more bacterial cells in your body than human cells.
Hard to stomach this fact
Stomach acid is powerful enough to dissolve metal, but a protective mucus layer shields your stomach lining from its effects.
Bone appetit
Your bones undergo a continuous process of breakdown and rebuilding known as bone remodeling.
Talk about racking up the miles
Your body contains approximately 60,000 miles of blood vessels, enough to circle the Earth twice.
Literally beats for you
Your heart beats roughly 100,000 times daily, adding up to about 36 million beats per year.
This is why we should keep the air clean
You take approximately 22,000 breaths each day, totaling around 7 million breaths per year.
Blink and you’ll miss it
You blink around 20 times per minute, which adds up to approximately 14,400 to 19,200 blinks each day.
Drool is cool
You produce roughly 2 pints of saliva daily, enough to fill a water bottle.
You literally shed the past
You shed approximately 77 pounds of skin over your lifetime, roughly the weight of a young child.
While some barely grow at all
Between the ages of 12 and 18, you typically grow about 10 inches taller.
Mentally drained is a real thing
Your brain consumes approximately 20% of your body’s energy, surpassing even the energy used by your heart.
Can you name them though?
Your eyes are capable of seeing around 1 million different colors.
The flavors of the world
Your tongue has about 10,000 taste buds, which are replaced approximately every two weeks.
The old factory that smells
Your nose contains about 5 million olfactory receptors, which are responsible for your sense of smell.
Flex them
Your body has around 650 muscles, with about 30 of them dedicated to facial expressions.
Remember to keep it cool
Your body temperature is typically around 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, but it can fluctuate by up to 1 degree depending on your activity level.
1.5 gallons a minute.
Your heart continuously pumps about 1.5 gallons of blood every minute.
Best part is it’s free
Your lungs can hold about 6 liters of air, but you typically use only about 1 liter with each normal breath.
Put it to good use
Your brain weighs around 3 pounds, yet it consumes about 20% of your body’s energy.
Not just skin deep
Your skin is the largest organ in your body, covering approximately 2 square meters.
Enjoy that buffet
Your stomach can hold about 1 liter of food, but it has the capacity to stretch and hold up to 4 liters.
All curled up inside of you
Your intestines are approximately 20 feet long, but they can stretch to about 25 feet.
Kidding not about those kidneys
Your kidneys filter about 200 liters of blood daily, but they produce only about 1.5 liters of urine.
That liver is pretty tough
Your liver weighs around 3 pounds and has the ability to regenerate itself even if more than 90% of it is removed.
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