3 seconds to check if your body is hydrated or not
Use two fingers to pinch the skin on the back of your hand and see how long it takes for the skin to return to normal.
| Check if your body is hydrated in just 3 seconds |
According toMedlinePlus, a simple test is to test the elasticity of the skin. Use two fingers to pinch the skin on the back of your hand, or the skin on the chest below the collarbone or on the abdomen. After pinching the skin for a few seconds, release your fingers.
IfIf your skin returns to normal immediately, it means you are well hydrated. If your skin takes a while to return to normal, it means you are dehydrated and need to drink more water.
The three-second test is the best way to determine if you're dehydrated, says Dennis Gross, MD, PhD. "Dehydration reduces the elasticity of your skin, making it take longer for it to return to its original shape when compressed," he explains.
“When you're dehydrated, your skin gets less nutrients, vitamins, and oxygen, which can cause it to look dull,” says Dr. Gross.
Manning Sumner, trainer and founder of Legacy Fit (UK) said, tOn average, men need 3.7 liters of fluid a day.Women need 2.7 liters. This need can vary depending on age and activity.
“If you find yourself getting dehydrated, cool down immediately by taking electrolytes. You can also eat some fruit,” says Manning Sumner.
