Not all liquids are as hydrating as they appear.
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Hydration looks different for everyone.
While we all know water is the ultimate hydrator, are there any drinks that actually contribute todehydration?
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), going to the bathroom, and sweating.
These are our bodys natural excretory systems.
However, in practice, it is much more difficult, as many of us know.
What Makes a Beverage Dehydrating?
Not all drinks are as hydrating as they may seem.
When speaking of dehydrating drink components, the diuretic effect is a concept at play with each one.
salt or sugar) concentration.
However, the amount you consume here is key.
Alcohol is processed by the liver, which produces acetaldehyde and other byproducts when metabolizing cocktails.
This is likely due to their capacity to alter gut bacteria in the microbiome.
Certain herbal teas may also be a surprising dehydrating agent, particularly those aimed at addressing constipation.
the morning after heavy drinking.
That’s right, most ofwhy hangovers feel so terribleis intense dehydration.
Plus, certain juice ingredients may contain nutrients that are also diuretics.
(Lemon water, on the other hand, is a great choice for hydration!)
But another option would be to get creative and make alternatives for these classic beverages at home.
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