The Science of Dehydration
4 ways dehydration hurts you

The Unseen Problem Separating You From Your Best Life

Dehydration might sound like little more than dry lips and a bit of thirst, but poor hydration is a critical problem with far-reaching consequences.

Inadequate hydration can worsen existing health conditions like diabetes and hypertension, diminish the quality of your skin, and create a host of other problems.

Here are 4 ways dehydration actively harms you and prevents you from living your best life:

4 Serious Health Issues Worsened by Dehydration


Hypertension

Both animal and human studies have indicated a link between dehydration and hypertension.

Research has shown that people suffering from hypertension tend to have lower total body water and intracellular water, suggesting that a lack of hydration can potentially worsen hypertension.¹³

As a result of hypohydration resulting from dehydration, the volume of water in our body decreases. This directly leads to an increase of sodium and other solute concentrations in the blood.

On top of this, the increase in sodium and solutes also activates the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system in our bodies, which results in sodium retention, further exacerbating the negative effects on blood pressure directly brought about by excess sodium.²⁹

Finally, beyond the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, our body also begins producing a hormone called vasopressin in response to these changes, which constricts our blood vessels and leads to higher blood pressure.⁴


Hypertension

Both animal and human studies have indicated a link between dehydration and hypertension.

Research has shown that people suffering from hypertension tend to have lower total body water and intracellular water, suggesting that a lack of hydration can potentially worsen hypertension.¹³

As a result of hypohydration resulting from dehydration, the volume of water in our body decreases. This directly leads to an increase of sodium and other solute concentrations in the blood.

On top of this, the increase in sodium and solutes also activates the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system in our bodies, which results in sodium retention, further exacerbating the negative effects on blood pressure directly brought about by excess sodium.²⁹

Finally, beyond the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, our body also begins producing a hormone called vasopressin in response to these changes, which constricts our blood vessels and leads to higher blood pressure.⁴

Diabetes

Water intake and hydration may have intrinsic effects on the regulation of blood glucose.¹⁶

In a study of men with type 2 diabetes, 3 days of water restriction was shown to result in deteriorated glucose response, suggesting that poor hydration could exacerbate the impact of diabetes.⁹

Additionally, research has also shown that a lack of hydration can cause the amount of water in our bloodstream to decrease.

Mild to moderate hydration, which disrupts the ratio of water to glucose in our blood, can lead to an increase in blood sugar of 50 to 100 mg/dL or higher. This then leads to a higher concentration of glucose in our blood, creating a potentially fatal spike in blood sugar.¹

Diabetes

Water intake and hydration may have intrinsic effects on the regulation of blood glucose.¹⁶

In a study of men with type 2 diabetes, 3 days of water restriction was shown to result in deteriorated glucose response, suggesting that poor hydration could exacerbate the impact of diabetes.⁹

Additionally, research has also shown that a lack of hydration can cause the amount of water in our bloodstream to decrease.

Mild to moderate hydration, which disrupts the ratio of water to glucose in our blood, can lead to an increase in blood sugar of 50 to 100 mg/dL or higher. This then leads to a higher concentration of glucose in our blood, creating a potentially fatal spike in blood sugar.¹

Diarrhoea

One of the biggest threats of diarrhoea comes from the loss of fluids and essential electrolytes.

In a study conducted by Iranian researchers, 33.88% of patients who were admitted to hospital for diarrhoea were found to have hypokalemia (too little potassium). Similarly, 19% of the patients suffered from hypocalcemia (too little calcium).

When electrolytes like these are not adequately replaced, essential body functions start becoming compromised, leading to a host of problems ranging from irritability to unconsciousness and even death.¹⁷

Diarrhoea

One of the biggest threats of diarrhoea comes from the loss of fluids and essential electrolytes.

In a study conducted by Iranian researchers, 33.88% of patients who were admitted to hospital for diarrhoea were found to have hypokalemia (too little potassium). Similarly, 19% of the patients suffered from hypocalcemia (too little calcium).

When electrolytes like these are not adequately replaced, essential body functions start becoming compromised, leading to a host of problems ranging from irritability to unconsciousness and even death.¹⁷

Skin Health

Every area of our skin features a different level of hydration, with facial skin typically being the most hydrated part.¹⁹

In a study comparing subjects with ideal skin to subjects with undesirable skin, decreased skin hydration content was found to reflect an impaired skin barrier.¹¹

Additionally, skin with low hydration content has also been shown to be more prone to a variety of problems, including wrinkling, cracking, redness, and itching.²ʼ³

Skin Health

Every area of our skin features a different level of hydration, with facial skin typically being the most hydrated part.¹⁹

In a study comparing subjects with ideal skin to subjects with undesirable skin, decreased skin hydration content was found to reflect an impaired skin barrier.¹¹

Additionally, skin with low hydration content has also been shown to be more prone to a variety of problems, including wrinkling, cracking, redness, and itching.²ʼ³

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