10 Dehydration Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #3: Bad Breath
When dehydration sets in, your body reduces the amount of saliva being produced. This is a normal reaction to preserve fluid for more vital organs.
Saliva is necessary for us because it lubricates our mouths, helps with digestion of foods and also keeps pathogens from overgrowing. If the saliva production is reduced, bacteria can grow and this leads to bad breath.
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