Christine Fitzgerald, Clinical Nutritionist & Hormone Specialist by Christine Fitzgerald

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Dehydration = Hormonal Chaos


What if drinking more water is NOT always the answer to feeling more hydrated?


We hear it all the time-


Drink more water! Carry your water bottle everywhere! Eight glasses a day!


Hydration isn't just about water. It's also about minerals—and your hormones!


Your body relies on electrolytes like sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium to help regulate fluid balance, nerve signaling, and muscle function.


And guess what?


Your hormones are involved in regulating hydration, too!


💜 Estrogen can influence how your body handles fluids, which is one reason some women notice changes in bloating and water retention during perimenopause.

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