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Hydration is key for optimal brain performance from "summary" of Brain Food by Lorraine Perretta,Oona van den Berg
Staying hydrated is crucial for keeping your brain functioning at its best. The brain is made up of around 75% water, so it makes sense that dehydration can have a significant impact on its performance. When you're dehydrated, your brain cells lose efficiency and your cognitive abilities can suffer as a result. This means that even mild dehydration can lead to problems with focus, memory, and overall mental clarity. Research has shown that dehydration can impair short-term memory, attention, and the ability to perform mental tasks. Even a loss of just 1-2% of your body's water content can start to affect cognitive function. This highlights the importance of staying adequately hydrated throughout the day to support optimal brain performance. Water is essential for the brain to produce neurotransmitters and maintain proper brain function. These chemical messengers are responsible for transmitting signals betw...
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