Not drinking enough water floods your body with harmful stress hormones

Not drinking enough water floods your body with harmful stress hormones

Researchers found people drinking less than 1.5 liters daily show significantly higher cortisol during stress tests

New study reveals people drinking less than 1.5 liters of water daily show 50% higher cortisol stress responses than those meeting hydration recommendations. (iStock)

An important observation was that poor hydration was associated with greater cortisol reactivity to the stress test. (iStock)

Researchers suggest that monitoring urine color is a good way for people to check their hydration status. (iStock)