What happens if you don't drink enough water in winter?
Reduced thirst reflex
When you don't drink enough water, your sense of thirst is weakened and as a result, you don't realize your own dehydration. You should drink at least 6 - 8 glasses of water every day to avoid this problem.
Dehydration due to increased urination
In winter, the body sweats less so it will excrete water through urine. This is the body's way of maintaining temperature balance, this phenomenon is called cold urine. If you drink less water combined with frequent urination, it will lead to dehydration.
Dry skin
The main cause of dry skin in winter is dehydration. Along with low temperatures, winter air is often very dry, which causes the skin to lose water invisibly even when we do not sweat much.
How to avoid dehydration in winter
To drink enough water in winter, you should set a reminder to drink water every day using apps on your phone.
Try to drink more other drinks like fruit juices like melon, citrus fruits.
Drink water before eating something next time you feel hungry.
If your skin shows signs of dehydration, moisturize and drink more water.
