We all know that water is essential for life, but many of us often forget how important our daily water intake is for our health. A large number of people are not fully aware of the importance of consuming clean water and the many harmful consequences of dehydration.
Water, which makes up 65 percent of the human body, is necessary for numerous biochemical reactions and physiological processes such as; regulation of body temperature, removal of excess water from the body, detoxification and blood circulation.
When thirst is in the way, you should know that it is the result of losing 1 or 2 percent of water in the body and that, by that moment, the body is already in the early stages of dehydration.
How will you know if you are dehydrated? The following signs may indicate that your body lacks water:
- Pain in the back and joints
- Vertigo
- Fatigue
- Bad breath
- Headaches
- Dark, concentrated urine or irregular urination
- Mood swings
- Accentuated wrinkles or dry skin
- The need for sweets
- Constipation or constipation
- Shivers, chills
- Poor concentration and confusion
- Muscle pain
Chronic dehydration damages the organs causing various health problems. Some of them are:
- Constant hunger and weight gain
- Constipation
- High cholesterol
- Digestive problems
- High blood pressure
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