Hydration

Hydration is more than water

Eating and drinking less can reduce fluid and electrolyte intake.

Water being poured into a glass with lemon and cucumber

Smaller meals mean less fluid from food, and it's easy to drink less without noticing.

The quiet hydration gap

Roughly 20% of daily water intake normally comes from food. When portions shrink, that source shrinks too, so it's easy to fall behind.

Why electrolytes matter

Sodium, potassium and magnesium help your body use the fluid you drink and support normal muscle function. Replenishing electrolytes alongside water supports everyday hydration.

Making it a habit

The easiest hydration routine is one you don't have to think about. Keep water visible, pair an electrolyte drink with a daily anchor like lunch or a workout, and sip consistently.

Sources

  1. 1National Academies. Dietary Reference Intakes for Water, Potassium, Sodium, Chloride, and Sulfate. 2005.Read
  2. 2Winzeler et al. Endocrine. 2020;70(2):292–298. PMID 32623637.Read
  3. 3NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. Potassium: Fact Sheet for Consumers. 2021.Read

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This article is for general education and isn't medical advice.

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