Evidence for Human Adaptive Response to Dehydration: Increase of Circulating Protein Mass,
Abstract
Previously, it was believed that humans do not adapt to dehydration. Data are presented here showing that within 15 hours after dehydration is reached, humans increase circulating protein mass to facilitate the redistribution of body water from the interstitial to the intravascular space. The increased resting circulating protein mass may also provide an advantage during situations in which dehydrated individuals have difficulty retaining their circulating protein, such as exercise in heat.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA186225
Entities
People
- C. B. Wenger
- Michael N. Sawka
Organizations
- United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine