Maintains Blood Pressure
The blood gets thicker when a person is dehydrated since the water content in the body reduces. It results in an increase or decrease in blood pressure. Dehydration can cause the body to secrete the hormone called vasopressin. Vasopressin is released there is a high level of sodium in the blood. Blood vessels contract due to high vasopressin levels, raising blood pressure.
In some instances, decreased blood volume causes the body to secrete the hormone. When the body is dehydrated, the kidneys react by reabsorbing water rather than excreting it in urine. Keeping the cells and organs hydrated with enough water may lower the chance of vasopressin release, lowering the risk of high blood pressure.
The best way to improve blood pressure is to make necessary lifestyle changes, one of which is keeping the body well-hydrated. The human heart comprises approximately 73 percent of water, which is another reason to increase fluid intake to control blood pressure. Supplementing drinking water with minerals (such as magnesium and calcium) might further boost the effect of decreasing blood pressure.
