MrJameGumb@lemmy.world to Not The Onion@lemmy.worldEnglish · 5 days agoStudy Finds Water Isn't the Best Drink for Hydrationwww.mensjournal.comexternal-linkmessage-square55fedilinkarrow-up1152arrow-down126file-text
arrow-up1126arrow-down1external-linkStudy Finds Water Isn't the Best Drink for Hydrationwww.mensjournal.comMrJameGumb@lemmy.world to Not The Onion@lemmy.worldEnglish · 5 days agomessage-square55fedilinkfile-text
minus-squarepropofool@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up14·4 days agoSalt AND sugar (glucose) , when both consumed at the same time, activate transport channels in the bowel that increase water uptake. Not to say you need as much sugar or salt in Gatorade, liquid IV etc.
minus-squareFlickerby@lemmy.ziplinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up12·4 days agoIt’s called Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) and it’s 4 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons sugar.
Salt AND sugar (glucose) , when both consumed at the same time, activate transport channels in the bowel that increase water uptake. Not to say you need as much sugar or salt in Gatorade, liquid IV etc.
It’s called Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) and it’s 4 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons sugar.