Spinoff the potassium thread... Electrolytes.

[VitoBrata]

Please post what you would consider the ideal supplementation for re-hydration after a considerable loss of electrolytes.

 

[PHIL HERNON]

OK..........

Please post what you would consider the ideal supplementation for re-hydration after a considerable loss of electrolytes.

Which electrolytes were lost? How big is this person? What activity did they just do? What blood levels are low? What medications are they on? Considerable? Age?

 

[VitoBrata]

Well, how about this:

1) Worked out in the sun all day

2) Took diuretics for competition

3) Hard night of alcohol use



I'm not trying to be overly scientific here, most people don't go get a blood test when they are dehydrated, you would not have the results in 24 hours anyway.

Would you consider it water only without bloodtests?

 

[machola]

Well, how about this:

1) Worked out in the sun all day

2) Took diuretics for competition

3) Hard night of alcohol use



I'm not trying to be overly scientific here, most people don't go get a blood test when they are dehydrated, you would not have the results in 24 hours anyway.

Would you consider it water only without bloodtests?

gatorade is a good choice for rehydration and electrolyte replenishment... diuretics are tricky. potassium sparring or non potassium sparring?

 

[Dr.S]

Coconut water--- it has same level of electrolytic balance as we have in our blood and is identical to human blood plasma--- can't think of anything better for you situation

 

[VitoBrata]

Coconut water--- it has same level of electrolytic balance as we have in our blood and is identical to human blood plasma--- can't think of anything better for you situation

Not saying I did all those things at once. Just giving different situations where you would be dehydrated.

 

[mule]

Not saying I did all those things at once. Just giving different situations where you would be dehydrated.

coconut water hands down is the best drink you could have for any situation your dehydrated

coconut water has been used for years as an IV especially in wars where regular IV is not available. It has save thousands of lives as an IV.

Research has shown it to be best fresh but there are some packaged good brands out there.

here is one place you can get the real raw fresh stuff if you don't have access to young green coconuts. if you get the raw stuff get used to it slowly and work you way up as some people get diarrhea of they decide to drink a liter the first time out. this place sells a lot of other raw foods too

**broken link removed**

 

[Dr.S]

Not saying I did all those things at once. Just giving different situations where you would be dehydrated.

yes bro, I know what you meant i was pointing out that Coconut water is great for the situations you mentioned. I certainly hope you aren't in the sun all day, taking contest diuretics, and binge drinking at the same time--you might need a bit more than coconut water in that case

 

[Muay Thai]

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