4 Best Water Types to Drink to Recover From Dehydration
Published October 6, 2024.
Dehydration happens when your body loses more fluid than you drink, leading to dehydration headaches, dizziness, extreme thirst, and fatigue. This reduction in your body's water content disrupts the balance of minerals (salts and sugar), affecting your body's normal functions. Severe dehydration can lead to kidney stones and heatstroke. To function optimally, your body needs to be hydrated for proper circulation, organ nourishment, digestive harmony, and a healthier heart.
Causes of dehydration in adults often include insufficient fluid intake or losing more fluid than you consume. In children, dehydration can result from excessive activity in hot weather or reluctance to drink due to a sore throat or mouth sores. Diarrhea and vomiting are other common factors.
How to Recover From Dehydration
- Drink plenty of fluids and sip water slowly
- Avoid sugary/caffeinated drinks
- Eat hydrating foods such as fruits, veggies, and soups
- Rest and give your body time to recover and conserve energy
4 Best Water Types to Help You Recover from Dehydration
Here is a closer look at the four best water types to drink to recover from dehydration:
1. Structured Water
Some people wonder, "Is water best for dehydration?" Water is generally the best option for dehydration, and structured water takes it a step further. Structured water has a unique molecular arrangement, forming hexagonal clusters similar to spring water or uncontaminated natural water from glaciers. This unique structure allows for more effective absorption of minerals and vitamins by your body's cells, providing superior rehydration compared to tap water. So, it's safe to say structured water is the best water to drink for dehydration.
Structured water can be made from regular water using various processes. One of the easiest ways to turn regular water into structured water is through vortexing with the Mayu Swirl. This swirling motion aerates the water, rejuvenating it and improving its taste while offering health benefits.
2. Coconut Water
Coconut water is an excellent choice for rehydration and energy replenishment. Rich in potassium and minerals, it's low in calories and free of fats and cholesterol. To maximize the benefits of coconut water, choose a variety with no added sugar.
3. Lemon Water
Lemon water is another great choice for dehydration recovery as lemons are a good source of potassium (approximately 80mg per lemon) and Vitamin C. Adding lemon slices or lemon juice to your water not only improves its flavor but also helps you drink more, promoting hydration. Furthermore, lemons are a natural source of electrolytes which is excellent for anyone who sweats a lot—be it for work or exercise.
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4. Electrolyte Water
If you're wondering what is the fastest way to cure dehydration—the answer is electrolyte water.
Electrolytes are minerals found in blood and body fluids that affect how your body functions—for example, regulating blood pH and muscle function. Dehydration can cause an imbalance of electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride), affecting the way your body functions and leading to confusion, nausea, and fatigue. Once you're dehydrated, replacing electrolytes can be difficult. But consuming fluids with electrolytes is by far the simplest and fastest way to do it.
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Replenish and Rehydrate
Infusing your water with electrolytes helps replace the water you've lost through sweating, as well as restore the electrolyte balance in your body, improving brain, muscle, and heart functions.
One of the easiest ways to drink electrolyte water is with Mayu Water's Electrolyte Drops. Unlike bottled electrolyte drinks, electrolyte drops do not contain added sugar or flavorings, making them a much healthier option.
Mayu's Electrolyte Drops contain beneficial nutrients like magnesium, potassium, and other essential minerals. When combined with the Mayu Swirl's aeration process, you get an evenly mixed, highly effective hydration solution to recover from dehydration.
