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Experts warn of the effects of dehydration during sport and exercise

A recent pan-European study by expert organization, the European Hydration Institute, has found that a quarter of Brits wrongly believe that dehydration only occurs in extreme situations such as high temperatures or long periods without liquid. Yet many of us could be unknowingly dehydrated on a daily basis.
The EHI was set up to investigate the effects of hydration on health, wellness and performance and the organisation is also concerned about the level of confusion over how much fluid we should be drinking and even what types of fluids count towards our daily targets. The survey also revealed that more than 50% of Brits don't know how much they should be drinking on a daily basis.
Even mild dehydration can have an impact on both physical and mental performance, with chronic dehydration potentially leading to long term health problems.

The expert members of the EHI have highlighted the prominence of nutrition in the media and on the public health agenda, comparing it to the lack of information available about hydration and fluid intake.

They are now calling for more education for both the public and for health care professionals around hydration, its importance and how best to avoid the potential ill effects of not drinking enough.

In this video, the EHI experts dispel some of the most commonly held myths and give their advice for ensuring we remain healthily hydrated.