Here’s what happens when you don’t drink enough water

3. Dry Skin: Dry skin can also be caused by not drinking enough water. Although scientists still disagree on the cause of dry skin, most agree that it has to do with the water-to-fat ratio in the skin. 4. Hunger: When we lack water, our bodies can feel hungry. Sometimes, hunger doesn’t go away after eating, even if we just ate. This is our body’s way of telling you to drink more water. Grocery Shopping

5. Exhaustion: If you don’t drink enough water, you often feel tired and exhausted throughout the day. In this case, your body removes water from your blood, which leads to a reduction in your body’s oxygen supply. 6. Headaches. Headaches can also be a sign that you’re not drinking enough water. To check if this is the cause of your problem, make a quick movement or lean forward as if you were picking something up from the floor. Have your headaches gotten worse? If so, you should drink more water.

7. Irritability. If your body lacks essential fluids, you may become easily irritated. If this happens, drink a glass of water and see if you feel calmer. 8. Constipation. Yes, your intestines also need water to function. If your body doesn’t get enough fluids, it uses water from your stools to replenish them. This situation also leads to constipation.

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