Hydration Facts

Most people know when they are “dehydrated.” That dragging, sluggish feeling. It’s easy to get there during a busy day. Many are not aware of a lesser level called under or subhydration. This is when we are drinking but not enough. This is a sneakier version yet still increases health risk such as cardiovascular event and lowers our ability to think!

Being Hydrated

Hydration is mostly independent of body weight. The typical adult needs about 2 to 2.5 liters (60 to 80 ounces) of water daily, along with basic and trace minerals. Salt facilitates water movement in the body, and it is actually harder to digest pure water than water with some salt. A popular salt mixture is Baja Gold sea salt, which contains about 70% sodium, with the remainder consisting of trace minerals. To prepare a half liter (or 18-22 ounces) of
this mixture, add 1/2 teaspoon of Baja Gold fine sea salt to still or sparkling water. Drink this quickly first thing in the morning. You can also prepare additional batches to sip throughout the day to meet your daily hydration requirement. For Option 1, add 1/8 teaspoon of potassium chloride. If you are exercising or working out in the heat, adding potassium is a good idea. For Option 2, add 1/2 teaspoon of Magnesium BisGlycinate to your morning and evening drinks or to all of the bottles to
boost magnesium levels. This is especially useful if you are experiencing signs of low magnesium, such as random muscle twitches and spasms, eyelid spasms, or a generalized feeling of low energy. You can even combine everything—Baja Gold, Magnesium, and potassium—for a full electrolyte replacement. The Dr Dan website has Amazon links for the items listed if you want to mix your own hydration drink.