MrJameGumb@lemmy.world to Not The Onion@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 day agoStudy Finds Water Isn't the Best Drink for Hydrationwww.mensjournal.comexternal-linkmessage-square56linkfedilinkarrow-up1138arrow-down126file-text
arrow-up1112arrow-down1external-linkStudy Finds Water Isn't the Best Drink for Hydrationwww.mensjournal.comMrJameGumb@lemmy.world to Not The Onion@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 day agomessage-square56linkfedilinkfile-text
minus-squarepropofool@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up11·14 hours 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-up7·8 hours 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.