# Harmful Hydration Charts This Infographic Lists a Number of Detrimental Dehydration Effects By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-09-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dehydration-effects References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/379343/Infographic-How-Dehydration-Is-Making-You-Fat-And-Sick/) & [sdfj.org](http://www.sdfj.org) If you regularly feel as though you aren't [drinking enough water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-rehydration-day), you might want to check out this infographic on dehydration effects -- especially those on your health. From SDFJ.org, the chart 'Got Water? Why Dehydration is Making You Sick and Fat' does not mince words. Being dehydrated is bad for you in a vast variety of ways. Given that the human body consists of 75% water, it's important to replenish by drinking around eight 8 ounce glasses of water a day, and even more if you are exercising, breastfeeding or ill. The harmful dehydration effects include fatigue, high blood pressure, asthma and allergies, skin disorders, high cholesterol, digestive disorders, bladder or kidney problems, constipation, joint pain or stiffness, [weight gain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-hydration) and premature aging. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Dehydration Effects:** Identify the detrimental effects of dehydration and the importance of proper hydration. - **Health & Wellness:** Opportunities for developing products and services that promote hydration and overall well-being. - **Infographics:** Utilize visual information to educate and raise awareness about health-related topics like hydration. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beverage:** Develop innovative drinks and products that encourage and simplify daily hydration. - **Fitness:** Integrate hydration tracking and reminders into fitness apps and devices to optimize performance. - **Healthcare:** Implement hydration monitoring systems in hospitals and healthcare facilities to improve patient well-being. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hydration Reminder Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drink-water.md) - [Complete Hydration Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drywater-features.md) - [Optimal Hydration Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gnarly-hydrate.md) - [Daily Hydration Drink Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydration-drink-mixes.md) - [Daily Hydration Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydro-gummy.md) - [Smart Hydration Tracking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drinko.md) - [Fluid Intake Regulating Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydracup.md) - [Hydration Tracker Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uriflow.md) - [Personalized Hydration Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip-hydration-tracker.md)