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If body is generally dehydrated from regular alcohol use- such as bottle of wine daily, and no water intake- how would that affect the body over time?
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? dehydrated ?: If you pee every 6-8 hours it is unlikely you are truly dehydrated.The body (kidneys) sort out your level of fluid intake from both liquids and food (vegies 60% water).If you drink few fluids your body adjusts and makes your urine concentrated. Wine is more water than alcohol,but it does make you pee more as an alcohol effect.The effect on your system has more to do with the alcohol than hydration
Answered 9/6/2015
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