Too much hydration = Danger?

What are the benefits of drinking plenty of water?

The human body is 70% water, therefore hydration is essential for physiological homeostasis. Furthermore, body water is distributed in intracellular and extracellular compartments.

In fact, ⅔ of the water mass is contained in the intracellular space, which contains a high concentration of proteins, potassium and phosphates and a low concentration of sodium and chlorine.

The role of water in health is generally characterized in terms of the difference between an ideal hydrated state versus dehydration.

(The concept of dehydration encompasses both the process of losing body water and the state of being dehydrated.)

The World Health Organization and doctors recommend drinking between 2 and 3 liters of water per day, or 10 to 15 glasses. 20-30% of this intake comes from solid foods and 78-80% enters the body through direct water ingestion, according to data from the Water and Health Research Institute.

The benefits of good hydration are visible at different levels:

Gastrointestinal : Water improves intestinal motility and facilitates the digestive mechanism.

Renal : Water allows the kidneys to dilute waste to eliminate it in the form of urine. According to the Kidney Foundation, good hydration helps prevent the risk of urinary stones and/or urinary tract infections.

Cardiac : Water helps improve oxygenation of organs. In fact, according to a study presented at the European Society of Cardiology congress, researchers revealed that good hydration helps prevent and reduce the risk of developing heart failure.

Skin : Skin contains more than 70% water. According to dermatologists, good hydration helps improve elasticity and turgor.

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Is drinking too much water dangerous? Hyponatremia and hyperhydration

There are two types of hyperhydration: extracellular hyperhydration and intracellular hyperhydration.

When water accumulates outside the tissues, it is called extracellular hyperhydration.

If this happens, excess water in the body is caused by a failure of the heart , kidneys or liver .

This type of overhydration is linked to low blood protein levels, which causes water to leak out of the blood vessels and stagnate around the tissues because it no longer has to balance the proteins .

Conversely, we speak of intracellular hyperhydration when water accumulates in the tissues. In this case, it is an imbalance in the water balance. This type of hyperhydration is always accompanied by hyponatremia (decrease in the concentration of sodium in the blood).

Hyponatremia first manifests itself in the gastrointestinal system with nausea and vomiting. When the sodium level in the blood becomes extremely low, water leaves the blood and enters the cells, causing them to double in size. The brain is particularly sensitive to this phenomenon, it swells. The individual is then likely to experience headaches in addition to becoming lethargic and confused. If water balance is not restored quickly, convulsions and seizures ensue.

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The importance of electrolytes and how Hydratis can help you?

Electrolytes are chemical compounds that form particles and carry a positive or negative electrical charge (ions) in physiological fluids. These ions carry the electrical energy essential for the execution of several functions.

In the human body, the main electrolytes are:

• Sodium (Na+): It regulates water and fluid balance in the body through the kidneys, plays an important role in muscle function. That said, be careful, too much sodium contributes to hypertension.

• Potassium (K+): It contributes to the proper functioning of the nervous system, particularly the transmission of nerve impulses and muscle contraction.

• Chlorine (Cl-): It is an important factor in balancing the amounts of water inside and outside cells. It is involved in regulating blood pH (acidity level). In addition, in the stomach, it is used to produce hydrochloric acid, a constituent of gastric juice (which participates in the digestion of food).

• Calcium: It contributes, among other things, to the proper functioning of strong bones and teeth as well as muscles and energy metabolism. Indeed, it is important for muscle contractions, including those of the heart, and for the transmission of nerve impulses. A calcium deficiency can express rickets in children and osteoporosis in adults. However, an excess of calcium can cause kidney stones.

• Magnesium: It helps reduce fatigue, it helps the normal functioning of the nervous system, participates in normal psychological functions such as concentration, reasoning or memory. A magnesium deficiency causes muscle cramps, symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, symptoms of menopause, fatigue and depression.

• Bicarbonate (HCO3–): It helps regulate the pH of our body. It helps neutralize excess acid in the blood and digestive system.

• Phosphate (HPO4–): Like calcium, it plays a key role in strong bones and teeth. It is also essential for the production of proteins that the body uses to grow and repair cells. However, too much phosphate can crowd out calcium and make bones weak.

Electrolytes perform functions such as:

• Fluid balance

• Acid-base balance

• Nerve and muscle functions

• Protein synthesis

• Hormone release

Without the right electrolytes or if the electrolyte balance is altered, symptoms can occur. Muscles can become weak, leading to muscle cramps or convulsions. This can also result in anxiety, high blood pressure, nausea, and difficulty concentrating and sleeping.

To counteract the effects of dehydration, the Hydratis drink is there to help you, it allows water to be absorbed more quickly and efficiently by the body while contributing to muscle recovery . It also helps reduce fatigue and fight against cell stress (symptomatic of periods of dehydration ).