3 +1 interesting facts about effective hydration

By: Trademagazin Date: 2025. 05. 02. 10:39

As the summer heat approaches, it is especially important, but it cannot be said enough about adequate fluid intake. Hydration is vital in many ways: for example, it helps detoxify, remove toxins from cells, and plays a significant role in preventing infections and diseases. At the same time, it also contributes greatly to the transport of nutrients, digestion, and maintaining skin health.

It is well known that adults should consume 2–2.5 liters of fluid per day, preferably drinking water or non-carbonated mineral water. However, we know less about effective hydration – and for example, in the event of physical exertion (training, hiking) or in the heat, we should pay even more attention to it, because water alone is not always enough. In connection with the launch of the Dreher 24 Hydrate functional non-alcoholic beer, we have collected what is worth paying attention to when it comes to fluid intake in order to support our body as best as possible.

Water, water, water

Replenishment of water is essential, so it is definitely worth keeping a bottle filled with drinking water or still mineral water with you throughout the day – regardless of whether you are doing physical activity or not. If you always have a bottle or a glass of water in front of you, you are less likely to forget to drink.

Essential minerals and carbohydrates

Water itself does not contain electrolytes, so it can be depleted from our bodies relatively quickly. It is especially recommended after exercise, but also in the heat, to sip a functional drink enriched with carbohydrate electrolytes, because these solutions help the body absorb water faster.

Why are carbohydrate electrolytes important?

The carbohydrate electrolytes found in mineral-enriched drinks consist of two components, and both perform different functions. Carbohydrates (such as sugars) promote active sodium absorption, which is important because of electrolytes (such as sodium), as they support cell hydration. This way we can more effectively replace lost fluid, especially during physical activity.

+1 What does osmolality mean?

The osmolality value indicated on functional drinks shows how much dissolved carbohydrate electrolyte is found in one liter of liquid, so it is also worth paying attention to this value on the packaging. Based on this, we distinguish between hypotonic, isotonic and hypertonic drinks. If we want a fast absorption path, we should definitely choose a hypotonic (<270 mOsmol/kg) drink, as the absorption of the other two is the same as that of water.