Water supply: This is how your drinking behavior protects your heart!
Water supply: This is how your drinking behavior protects your heart!
The human body is dependent on sufficient hydration. On average, it loses up to 2.5 liters of liquid every day, although this loss on hot summer days can even be up to three times higher. Lack of fluid can not only cause physical symptoms such as tiredness, weakness, dizziness and headache, but also cause serious health problems. A study from 2021 has shown that inadequate fluid intake can contribute to the development of heart failure. In order to prevent these risks, it is recommended to drink water every day between 1.5 and 2 liters, such as reported.
The German Nutrition Society also recommends at least 1.5 liters of liquid per day at normal temperatures. In summer temperatures, this amount should be increased to avoid dehydration. Micaela Schmidt von Barmer advises not to drink at thirst, since thirst can already be a sign of light dehydration. The importance of daily fluid intake also emphasizes Dr. Natalia Dmitrieva from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.
Health effects of dehydration
Additional information on the health effects of lack of fluid comes from various studies. For example, a systematic review has shown that dehydration can have negative effects on cognitive performance and health results in older people, as reported Gesundheitsinformation.de The studies include qualitative studies that deal with the views of older people and their supervisors about hydration in old age, as well as reviews of the effectiveness and safety of different hydration techniques.
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