The amount of fluid in our body affects the way our cells function – meaning that dehydration can interfere with healthy ageing. According to nutrition expert Linda Drummond, we don’t feel thirsty until we’ve lost about 1% of our body weight in water. If dehydration continues, we experience greater thirst, discomfort and loss of appetite. This is followed by nausea, lack of concentration and an inability to regulate excess temperature.
“At around 8% loss,” she adds, “dizziness, laboured breathing and weakness ensue. Further dehydration leads to muscle spasms, delirium, decreased blood volume and failing renal function, which can lead to death.”
If you struggle to drink the amount of water you need daily, fill a jug of water with lemon/strawberries/cucumber/mint and keep it on your desk. The added flavour will make it easier to achieve your quota. Click here to discover easy ways to stay hydrated through the day.
By staying hydrated, you can also improve the clarity and appearance of your skin, the appearance of cellulite, the luminosity of your hair, and the health of your nails. It additionally helps you to stay focused and improves thought processing in the brain