dehydration

[BrokenBiker]

quickest way to rehydrate after a rather stupid lack of judgement about how hot it was the other day?

i generally drink a fair bit of water through the day but the other day whilst working in the heat i simply didnt for whatever reason. now im suffering with dry lips, skin and low energy levels.

have been making an effort to drink extra water trhoguhout the alst few days but its not doing much quickly and i could do with something extra. was thinking about the sports drinks with the electrolytes although ive never liked the taste of them, far too sweet

 

[cheb]

Beer and salted peanuts works for me.

 

[Wozzaaah]

Something like this which you simply drop into a water bottle would work fine and won't be too sweet.
This is a really good price at the moment too.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/HIGH5-ZERO-Electrolyte-Tablet-Performance/dp/B003AIF4Q4

 

[zzr1200]

i could do with something extra. was thinking about the sports drinks with the electrolytes although ive never liked the taste of them, far too sweet

My electrolytes are supplied generally in a clear tapered container, a black bottom with a cream coloured top....... sports...Mmm.... Darts or Rugby

 

[mtt.tr]

Paracetamol, water hope the migraine isn't too bad

 

[Norsk]

Saline I.V.

Or water with electrolytes in it,suck on a gelatin lolly at the same time.

 

[TEO]

Pardon Our Interruption

Similar stuff easy to find in most supermarkets

 

[BrokenBiker]

Paracetamol, water hope the migraine isn't too bad

It hasn't been too bad although did get worse on the drive out of the forest last night

Saline I.V.

Or water with electrolytes in it,suck on a gelatin lolly at the same time.

I don't think I'd be allowed on site with a saline IV

Something like this which you simply drop into a water bottle would work fine and won't be too sweet.
This is a really good price at the moment too.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/HIGH5-ZERO-Electrolyte-Tablet-Performance/dp/B003AIF4Q4

Pardon Our Interruption

Similar stuff easy to find in most supermarkets

Thanks both, will pop out when I pick my boy up and see what I can find, I've got an Amazon basket waiting to be committed to so will add to that if I can't find in a shop.

 

[Blobber]

I thought milk was one of the best for rehydration?

 

[marlinspike]

Dioralyte is a powder you can drink to restore electrolytes after vomiting or diarrhoea. We used to use it with the kids when they were ill so it should be pretty mild.

 

[BrokenBiker]

I thought milk was one of the best for rehydration?

Depends who you talk to...some people say it's good for rehydration, others will tell you it shouldn't be consumed by humans...

I have just added some effervescent hydration tablets to my Amazon basket, will be here tomorrow, for today I have bought a 4 pack of sports drinks with added electrolytes

 

[roofman]

David Attanbough says to lick rocks for your salts, i find them hard to carry around so use powders you mix with water.

 

[voipio]

My appetite for added salt to foods tends to increase in hot weather. Don't be afraid of the stuff, it's a natural response.

 

[BrokenBiker]

My appetite for added salt to foods tends to increase in hot weather. Don't be afraid of the stuff, it's a natural response.

I'm pretty heavy with the salt moat of the time...well I say heavy, I like salt and how it enhances flavours...Himalayan salt grinder in my go bag at all times

 

[Robotstar5]

My appetite for added salt to foods tends to increase in hot weather. Don't be afraid of the stuff, it's a natural response.

One of my uncles spent many years in hot climates during his time in the army, when he visited for lunch he put so much salt on his dinner it looked like a blizzard had hit

 

[Jackimus]

The W.H.O. formula is 8 teaspoons of sugar or glucose powder and half a teaspoon of salt in one litre of water. Not pleasant but highly effective.

 

[addjunkie]

Dioralyte is a powder you can drink to restore electrolytes after vomiting or diarrhoea. We used to use it with the kids when they were ill so it should be pretty mild.

Its also very good for a full blown rectal emptying if over consumed after heat exhaustion training at Moreton in Marsh fire school as a colleague of mine found out!

Flat full fat coke is very good if you are dehydrated as it replaces electrolytes too!

 

[dyno-tron]

My rough and ready go-to is:- 4 or 5 turns of the seasalt grinder, vimto cordial, topped with pint of water.

I recon the seasalt has all sorts of extra “minerals” vs table salt.
Vimto has traces of various fruits + sugars.

So there’s a bit of everything in there (in my unqualified medical expert experience).

Anyway, works every time

 

[tigdlo]

My completely unqualified opinion would be eloctrolytes, potassium and sodium from food, and water.

You can use something like cronometer.com I occasionally fill out a typical day for me to see what changes I can make, I like banana porridge or bananas for snacks, potatoes and cook with salt so don't have issues with potassium or sodium, 8g of potassium and 4g of sodium or there abouts but don't ignore any vitamins or minerals that are low.

 

[BrokenBiker]

My completely unqualified opinion would be eloctrolytes, potassium and sodium from food, and water.

You can use something like cronometer.com I occasionally fill out a typical day for me to see what changes I can make, I like banana porridge or bananas for snacks, potatoes and cook with salt so don't have issues with potassium or sodium, 8g of potassium and 4g of sodium or there abouts but don't ignore any vitamins or minerals that are low.

I put banana in my breakfast most days, I meal prep breakfasts most weeks, 2 Weetabix with some milk to soften, protein yoghurt and then banana sliced over and honey.