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What are electrolytes and what do they do for us?

March 30, 2017
Electrolytes are mineral salts that are essential for maintaining the body’s water balance. They are also important for the normal functioning of the cells, especially our heart, muscle, and nerve cells. Essential electrolytes are sodium, potassiu...

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What are the symptoms of dehydration?

March 30, 2017
There are three “grades” of hydration – mild, moderate, and severe – which depends on the percentage of fluid and electrolytes your body has lost. Symptoms of dehydration generally become noticeable after 2% of our normal water volume has been los...

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Is there an easy way for me to monitor my hydration status?

March 30, 2017
Urine frequency, volume and color are probably the best and most useful indicators of our body’s hydration level. If urine frequency and volume are less than normal, then your water intake has probably been inadequate. Dark yellow urine means you ...

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How do I lose water and electrolytes?

March 30, 2017
The body is constantly losing water, mainly through breath as we exhale, and electrolytes within water through urine and sweat. Water and electrolytes must be replaced to maintain good health.

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Why is sodium so important in hydration?

March 30, 2017
Sodium retains body water, maintains hydration status, and works with glucose to enhance the water absorption process in our bodies. Many hydration drinks contain lower amounts of sodium because of its effect on taste. DripDrop ORS retains a sodiu...

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Is it possible to over hydrate?

March 30, 2017
Yes. If we over-hydrate, the water concentration of the blood increases, while the salt concentration is diluted, leading to a condition called hyponatremia. A sustained decrease in the blood’s sodium concentration alters osmotic balance, leading ...

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What causes dehydration during exercise?

March 30, 2017
The main cause of dehydration during exercise is sweating. During high performance exercise, the average sweat loss is 1-2 liters per hour, and may be more in some occasions. The elevation of the body temperature and the reduction in the circulati...

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How should lost fluids and electrolytes be replaced during exercise?

March 30, 2017
The American College of Sports Medicine suggests that fluid intake during exercise should be sufficient to limit any body mass loss to less than 2% of the pre-exercise state. And athletes should never drink so much that they gain body mass during ...

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How much and what should I drink after exercise to replace sweat during exercise?

March 30, 2017
One kilogram of weight loss is roughly equivalent to one liter of sweat loss. Remember that sweat contains water and electrolytes, so the ideal fluid for rehydration is an ORS like DripDrop. After exercise, the amount of ingested solutions should ...

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