When water loss occurs, the driver cannot properly assess the situation behind the wheel, which can lead to an emergency on the road. Anna Krivosheeva, an endocrinologist and nutritionist at Medsi CDC in Belorusskaya, spoke about this in an interview with socialbites.ca. According to him, this condition can be compared with alcohol poisoning.
According to a study published by the European Hydration Institute (EHI), drivers with insufficient water in their bodies make the same mistakes as drivers with a blood alcohol level of 0.8 g/l. That’s the equivalent of four drunk glasses of wine,” said the doctor.
According to the expert, the most common mistakes made by drivers who are faced with thirst are unintentionally leaving the lane and reacting late to dangerous situations that arise. In addition, thirst can cause dizziness and, in the most extreme cases, fainting while driving.
That’s why it’s important to drink fluids while traveling. Water is the best option, but can be mixed with doctor-recommended juices or soft drinks. However, more water should not be drunk than necessary, because excess fluid intake will lead to a diuretic effect, he stressed.
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