How can good hydration boost our energy?

What are the consequences of poor hydration

Dehydration manifests itself as a state of physiological water deficiency; it occurs when the quantity of water eliminated by the body is greater than the quantity absorbed. Situations that may be subject to this phenomenon are:

- Gastroenteritis with vomiting and diarrhea .

- Profuse sweating.

- Uncontrolled diabetes.

- In case of excessive intake of laxative medications, constipation or diuretics (medications that increase urine production).

-Excessive alcohol intake.

-A supply of water and mineral salts does not compensate for the losses.

During an examination, doctors can perform tests and measure the concentration of sodium and other electrolytes in the blood as well as the concentration of the patient's urine to better understand the severity of the dehydration stage.

There is also the pinch test which allows you to immediately assess the situation. This test involves gently pinching the skin between your thumb and index finger. If the skin snaps back into place right away, everything is fine. If it keeps the mark and takes a few seconds to return to normal, it is a sign of dehydration.

Due to this dehydration, the electrolytes present in our body may become deficient, and water flow will no longer be able to move as easily from inside the cells to the blood. The amount of water moving through the bloodstream is reduced even further, and blood pressure drops, which can lead to dizziness and a feeling of impending unconsciousness, especially if the person stands up suddenly. If the situation worsens, blood pressure can drop to dangerously low levels, leading to shock and serious damage to several internal organs, such as the kidneys, liver and brain.

Severe dehydration

It is similar to a reduction in weight greater than 5% of the person's total weight. When this weight loss is greater than 10%, the proper functioning of vital organs (heart, vessels, liver, brain, etc.) can be compromised.

In addition to weight loss, severe dehydration is accompanied by one or more of these signs:

- a feeling of intense thirst

- a dull look and sunken eyes

- the appearance of a skin fold

- dry, cold and pale skin

- a fever

- small amounts of urine

- headaches

- disorientation, dizziness

- disturbances of consciousness

- a change in behavior

Symptomatic treatment :

The treatment must be adapted according to the state of extracellular hydration:

Isolated intracellular dehydration: pure water orally or by gastric tube.

Overall dehydration: hypotonic hydrosodium intake ([NaCl 0.9% or NaCl 0.45%).

Associated extracellular hyperhydration: combination of a hypotonic solution or pure water with a diuretic.

Our advice on hydration

Thanks to good hydration , our brain cells can maintain a good level of oxygenation, 50 days are necessary to renew 99% of the water in our body by drinking 2 liters of water daily. Hydration is essential to ensure the transport and absorption of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, as well as the elimination of residues and toxins generated by the metabolic processes of the human body through the renal system.

Drinking enough water also helps maintain normal blood pressure, which is essential for cardiac activity. Mineral water is the essential water supply for life and has the particularity of containing no calories but mineral salts essential for absorption and cellular balance. It therefore remains the major support for good hydration.

You can also hydrate yourself with other drinks to vary the pleasures such as herbal tea, tea, coffee, fresh fruit juices... or even simply by eating fruits with high water content such as citrus fruits or watermelons. .

You have to be careful with drinks that are too sweet, which are harmful in the long term, and with alcohol, which is a dehydrating drink!

Also think about the water intake in the diet that you will find in fruits and vegetables.

In order to hydrate well, it is important to set goals:

- 2 glasses in the morning: help eliminate toxins, rehydrate the organs and also allows our digestive system to wake up.

- 2 glasses with each meal: naturally promote satiety which gives us better control over the quantity of food we consume per meal and will facilitate digestion of the meal.

- 2 glasses in the afternoon: to reduce blood pressure.

- 1 glass of water before bed: helps prevent dehydration during long hours of sleep.

Hydration to be adapted according to age and needs:

We do not all have the same needs, it varies depending on the fat mass and the lean mass of the body which fluctuate whether we are a man or a woman, a child or an elderly person, an athlete or a woman. rather sedentary person, or even a pregnant or breastfeeding woman.

It is therefore important to set a goal adapted to each person's situation.

- Toddler: 0.9 L

- Men: 2 L/day

- Pregnant woman: 2 L/day

- Child: 1.2 L/day

- Women: 1.6 L/day

- Breastfeeding woman: 2.5 L to 3 L

- Adolescent: 1.5 L/day

- Elderly: 1.3 L to 1.4 L/day

- Athlete: 3 L/day

Good hydration helps the brain maintain its energy and concentration to carry out all the intellectual gymnastics. Your body is also capable of eliminating physical obstacles thanks to good, sustained hydration.

Hydratis to help you

Hydratis is a French company specializing in body hydration.

The Hydratis solution has the property of enriching your water with mineral salts, sodium and glucose as well as trace elements in order to create an ultra-hydrating drink.

The Hydratis drink allows water to be absorbed more quickly and efficiently by the body while contributing to muscle recovery, reducing fatigue and fighting cell stress (symptomatic of periods of dehydration). Our pastilles are without colorings, without preservatives and with natural flavors (Peach, Forest Fruits, Lemongrass, Ginger, Mint, Anise and Neutral) you will find in our ranges a wide choice of products adapted to the needs of the whole family.