The best hydration drink: This is the best drink for hydration [Spoiler alert: it's not the water]. As much as water is important for our hydration, it is not what makes it “better job”.
A university study published the most effective drinks.
Είναι σχεδόν αυτόματη η κίνηση όταν δίψας να ψάχνεις να πιεις ένα ποτήρι νερό, to replenish the fluids you have lost during the day, however, according to a study, water is not the drink that offers the most hydration – but that doesn't mean you have to stop drinking it.
As a study from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, water is not the most hydrating drink, compared to some others that seem to be more effective in said process.
More detail, while the researchers concluded that water does a very good job, there are some other drinks that contain some sugar, fat and protein that can bring better results, keeping us hydrated for longer.
According to the head of the study and professor at the university, Ronald Maughan, the key lies in how our bodies react to beverages.
“The more you drink, the faster the drink empties from your stomach and is absorbed into the bloodstream, where it can dilute body fluids and hydrate you”, the professor stated.
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And water may be considered the most popular hydration drink, after all, milk is shown to have the potential to provide greater hydration. particularly, milk contains lactose, little protein and fat, which help slow down the process of emptying fluids from the stomach and keep you hydrated for longer. On the other, milk contains sodium which acts as a sponge, retaining fluids in the body.
The most hydrating drinks according to St. Andrews
1. Skimmed milk
2. Oral rehydration solutions
3. Πλήρες γάλα
4. Orange juice
5. Cola type soft drink
6. Diet Coke
7. Cold tea
8. Energy drink
9. Mineral water
10. Ανθρακούχο νερό
11. Lager beer
12. Coffee
Let's look at them in more detail:
According to science, despite the fact that οι χυμοί και τα αναψυκτικά μοιάζουν φαινομενικά πως είναι ενυδατικά στην πραγματικότητα είναι λιγότερο από εκείνα με χαμηλότερη περιεκτικότητα σε σάκχαρα.
particularly, upon entering the small intestine, due to the high concentration of sugars και της φυσιολογικής διαδικασίας που ονομάζεται όσμωση, water is withdrawn from the body to dilute the sugars contained in these drinks!!
“Juices and soft drinks aren't just less hydrating, but they offer extra sugars and calories that won't fill us up as much as solid foods”, explained Melissa Majumdar, registered dietitian, personal trainer and representative of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, who did not participate in the study.
So, if the choice is between soft drink and water for hydration, prefer water every time!! Don't forget that through water we get rid of toxins in our body, ενώ διατηρείται η ελαστικότητα και της ευλυγισία του δέρματος.
Beers and coffee
The truth is that alcohol acts as a diuretic, which causes us to pass more urine, so when it comes to alcoholic beverages hydration depends on the total volume of a drink.
“The beer it would result in less water loss from the whiskey, because you take in more fluids with beer”, said the head of the investigation, adding that “strong alcoholic beverages will dehydrate, diluted alcoholic beverages do not”.
As for the coffee, hydration depends on the amount you consume. More specifically, ένας κανονικός καφές που περιλαμβάνει περίπου 80 mg καφεΐνης θα ήταν σχεδόν το ίδιο ενυδατικός με το νερό, according to Maughan's research.
However, since most coffee lovers, they drink 2-4 cups a day, αυτό έχει ως αποτέλεσμα να οδηγηθείς στην απότομη απώλεια υγρών.
In any case, you must stay hydrated, without overdoing it with the given options, continuing to consume amounts of water, as mentioned above it helps with many functions of the body that you may be unaware of- even if according to the research it is not the most hydrating drink.