Dehydration occurs when the body loses too much water, usually as a result of losing fluids at a faster rate than it takes in. It can cause changes in blood volume, which may lead to drops or fluctuations in your blood pressure

How Is Hydration Linked to Blood Pressure?

Your hydration status affects blood pressure through its association with blood volume. Blood volume is the total amount of fluid circulating within the blood vessels, including arteries, capillaries, veins, venules, and the heart.

Blood contains a large percentage of water, primarily found within the plasma, which makes up to 60% of the blood volume. Water makes up nearly 90% of plasma. Being dehydrated, therefore, causes your blood volume to drop, which leads to changes in blood pressure.

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