Stressed? It Could Be a Sign You're Not Drinking Enough Water
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health · Dr. Joseph Mercola
November 20, 20258m 16s
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Show Notes
- Researchers from Liverpool John Moores University found that drinking less than 1.5 liters of water daily raised stress hormones by 50%, suggesting that dehydration can add to your stress load
- When you're dehydrated, hormones like vasopressin quietly kick in, signaling stress and triggering cortisol
- Signs of dehydration go beyond thirst. Fatigue, headaches, sugar cravings, and dry skin are your body's early warning signs that it's running low on water and energy
- It's also possible to drink too much water. Overhydrating dilutes minerals like sodium, causing fatigue, confusion, or nausea
- Aside from drinking when you're thirsty, you can stay hydrated by consuming water-rich foods like watermelon. Adding a pinch of salt and a splash of lemon or organic juice to plain water helps improve electrolyte absorption