HYDRATION
5 MYTHS ABOUT HYDRATION DEBUNKED
There are many myths surrounding hydration, and it's important to bust these misconceptions.
Credit : PEXELS, Summa Health Here's a list of 5 myths about hydration debunked:
Credit : PEXELS Drink 8 glasses of water each day
Hydration needs vary, with the CDC recommending about 125 ounces (3.7 liters) for men and 91 ounces (2.7 liters) for women from all sources.
Credit : PEXELS, Summa Health Liquid is the only way to rehydrate
Rehydration also comes from foods like soups, juicy fruits, and vegetables such as spinach, kale, cucumbers, and celery.
Credit : PEXELS, Summa Health If you’re thirsty, you’re already dehydrated
Thirst doesn’t always indicate dehydration, as conditions like diabetes or medications can cause thirst without actual dehydration.
Credit : PEXELS, Summa Health You can’t overhydrate
Overhydration, or hyponatremia, occurs when sodium levels become dangerously low, causing confusion, nausea, headaches, and convulsions.
Credit : PEXELS, Summa Health Coffee is dehydrating
Recent studies show that moderate coffee consumption provides the same hydration as non-caffeinated drinks and can be included in fluid intake.
Credit : PEXELS, Summa Health