A new study conducted by Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) has revealed a significant link between dehydration and increased levels of cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone. The research, published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, found that individuals who consumed less than 1.5 liters of water per day exhibited a 50% higher cortisol response to stress compared to those meeting recommended hydration levels. This highlights the crucial role that water intake plays in stress management and overall health.
The study, which included 62 participants, split them into two groups based on their habitual fluid consumption. The