2939: Can Dehydration Affect Your Blood Pressure by Jill Seladi-Schulman with Healthline on Hydrate Effectively

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2939: Jill Seladi-Schulman breaks down how dehydration doesn't just leave you parched, it can dangerously impact your blood pressure in both directions. Learn how fluid loss can lead to a drop in blood volume, trigger vasopressin release, and ultimately throw off your cardiovascular balance, plus get practical tips to stay safely hydrated. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.healthline.com/health/dehydration-and-blood-pressure Quotes to ponder: "Dehydration can cause low blood pressure due to a decrease in blood volume." "High concentrations of vasopressin can also cause your blood vessels to constrict. This can lead to an increase in blood pressure." "Changes in blood pressure can occur due to dehydration." Episode references: Mayo Clinic - Water: How much should you drink every day?: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/water/art-20044256 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices