Water is the best way to hydrate the body, but some drinks hydrate even more effectively than water.
Water is the best choice for hydrating the body, but there are some drinks that hydrate even more effectively than water — especially due to the presence of electrolytes, carbohydrates, and sodium.
One of them is milk, which, due to its electrolytes, protein, carbohydrates, and sodium, stays in the body longer than water and replenishes water loss.
In addition, ORS provides an excellent amount of body salts (sodium, potassium, chloride) and is medically superior to water.
Coconut water. It also provides natural electrolytes, especially potassium
Electrolyte in abundance. In addition, melon or watermelon juice, herbal tea with low caffeine content also keep the body more hydrated than water, especially in hot weather.
However, the drinks that must be avoided to avoid dehydration are as follows:
- Caffeinated drinks (too much coffee or energy drinks). These can cause dehydration.
- Alcohol. These cause dehydration.
- Highly sweetened soft drinks. These quench temporary thirst but do not provide long-term hydration.
