Did you know more than half of your body is made of water? Water aids in many of the body’s vital functions, including regulating body temperature, lubricating joints and aiding in digestion.
It doesn’t take much to become dehydrated. Losing just 2 percent of your body’s water content will cause mild dehydration.
Spot dehydration before it becomes a problem by looking for these signs.
Bad Breath
Saliva has anti-bacterial properties and when you’re dehydrated, saliva levels go down. This can lead to bacterial growth that causes bad breath.
Learn more about how to stay hydrated.
Blurry Vision
Dehydration can lower water levels in your body, which can cause your eyes to become dry and irritated, resulting in blurred vision.
Food Cravings
Feeling hungry? Instead of grabbing a snack, you may need to drink water. When we’re dehydrated, our body sends signals to the brain that may be misinterpreted as hunger when we’re actually thirsty.
Headaches
Water helps keep your blood flowing and when you’re dehydrated, less blood flow gets to the brain. This can cause headaches, and in extreme cases, light-headedness and dizziness.
Lack of Sweat
Sweating is one of the ways your body regulates its internal temperature. If you’re not sweating after a workout, it could be a signal that your body is dehydrated and holding onto water. If your body doesn’t cool down, you could be at risk for heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
Advice or recommendations are for informational or educational purposes only, not a substitute for a visit or consultation with your doctor.