Even more disgusting effects of dehydration

A tall drink of water

Mucous membrane. The body needs healthy mucous membranes to protect the lining of the stomach and lungs from bacteria and viruses. As I have described, dehydration leads to drier membranes, causing mucous to get thicker. The less viscous the membrane the more likely you’ll enjoy constipation and irritable bowels. [This is so hard to write without laughing.]

In the sinuses and nose, dry mucous membranes lead to sinusitis, allergies, and nose bleeds.

Blood. Blood holds a lot of water, so when there is less of it blood volume decreases. For the athlete this means less oxygen flowing to the muscles, and a heart that beats faster because there is less blood to pump.