Even if it doesn't hold it all, he added, there will be plenty of time to release excess water back to the lagoon that will be relatively clean. (usatoday.com)
It's also a natural diuretic, to help release excess water that creates bloating. (goop.com)
Protein channels in the cell's membrane release the excess water, preventing catastrophic expansion and bursting of the cell. (sciencedaily.com)