Does being dehydrated make you less effective?

The human body is like a magnificent puzzle that scientists are trying to solve with different research projects. How the body reacts to different stimuli is a popular method used in science projects dealing with the human body. It is well known that the energy for the effective functioning of the body comes from food, but water is just as important suggests this new study.

The Human Performance Laboratory at the University of Connecticut recently performed a science experiment involving performance of a simple task with a dehydrating effect. It was nothing very drastic, but proved illuminating all the same. The volunteers were made to walk a treadmill to induce dehydration after which they were put through a series of cognitive tests.

It was found that even a mild dehydration of 1.5% loss of the normal water volume of the body had a detrimental effect on concentration, reasoning and mood of the person. Another fact that came to light was that while the detrimental effect was seen in both sexes, the women showed a more substantial shift from effectiveness.

So if you want to study well or be physically fit it may pay dividends to ensure that you are also well hydrated. Drinking water regularly can actually make you more effective! At least that’s what the researchers of this science project had to say.