Ready to give yourself a bite? A video circulating on TikTok seems to have gone viral, as it has the support and commentary of professional doctors. An easy way to check hydration levels is this video that shows how to pinch the skin of the hand at the knuckles to see the level of hydration in the body.
"Press or pull the skin of the hand with your fingers. This technique starts as the skin turgor test,” explains doctor Dana Brems, who has over two million followers on TikTok.
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"When you're well hydrated, the skin has elasticity and quickly returns to its original shape after you grab or bite it. On the other hand, dehydration leads to decreased skin elasticity and a slower return to normality."
The trick is backed by science and can be an easy way to test your hydration levels.
You can test it by pinching the skin on the back of your hand, abdomen, or front of your chest just below your collarbone, according to MedlinePlus. If your skin does not quickly return to its normal position, this is a signal that you need to drink more water!
However, most people need extra hydration, experts advise. Women should drink 11.5 glasses of water a day, while men should drink 15.5 glasses of water a day, says the Mayo Clinic. This figure can be even higher if you go to the gym, do increased physical activity, sweat a lot or live in a very hot climate.
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Source: New York Post
