The effect of hypohydration on endothelial function in young healthy adults.

Purpose: Hypohydration has been suggested as a predisposing factor for several pathologies including cardiovascular diseases (CVD). While CVD are the leading cause of death worldwide, no study has investigated whether acute hypohydration affects endothelial function and cardiovascular function.

Methods: Ten young, healthy males participated in this crossover study (age: 24.