Because it is mild dehydration can alter mood. Including, reduce energy levels and ability to think clearly. The conclusion was the result of research conducted by a team of experts from the University of Connecticut.
"The loss of only 1.5 percent of the volume of water in the body due to daily activities harii alone can change the mood, especially in women. They are more vulnerable to the adverse effects of mild dehydration," says Harris Lieberman, a researcher, as quoted by the Daily Mail.
Tests show that, either during exercise or just sit, mild dehydration that occurs the same effect. Thirst it will not appear until we reach 1-2 percent dehydrated.
"But, when it reached the stage of dehydration, the negative effects will be felt in the mind and body work," says Lawrence Armstrong, head of research.
Dehydration can occur in all people, not least those who work all day at the computer. Meanwhile, people who are exercising too will lose 8 percent of the volume of water in the body.
This is obtained after the researchers conducted a series of tests on a few people to measure alertness, concentration, reaction time, learning, memory, and reasoning. The results are then compared against a group of people who do not become dehydrated.
In young women, mild dehydration can cause headaches, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating. Women who suffer from mild dehydration tend to think, a task that is difficult to resolve, although they did not experience a reduction in cognitive abilities.
In men, mild dehydration caused some difficulty completing mental tasks. Especially, vigilance and working memory, and experience fatigue, tension, and anxiety.
Mood changes occur substantially greater in women than in men, both at rest and during exercise. Therefore, do not forget to always meet the needs of the water content to the body well hydrated.