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#200 - AMA #33: Hydration—electrolytes, supplements, sports drinks, performance effects, and more

2022/3/21

The Peter Attia Drive

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#200 - AMA #33: Hydration—electrolytes, supplements, sports drinks, performance effects, and more

The Peter Attia Drive

What sparked Peter's renewed interest in hydration?

How is water distributed in the human body?

What are the differences between isotonic, hypotonic, and hypertonic solutions?

What is the difference between dehydration and volume depletion?

What are the health consequences of dehydration and volume depletion?

How do we lose water daily?

How much water do we need daily?

What are the signs of dehydration during exercise?

Can you be overhydrated?

When should electrolytes be included in rehydration fluids?

When should glucose be included in rehydration fluids?

How does glucose improve sodium absorption?

Which carbohydrates in drinks impact performance?

Is there an optimal ratio of carbohydrate to sodium during workouts?

Which sports drinks are most effective?

How much hydration comes from food?

Is there a downside to drinking electrolytes without exercise?

What are the key takeaways about hydration?

Shownotes Transcript

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The Peter Attia Drive

What sparked Peter's renewed interest in hydration?

How is water distributed in the human body?

What are the differences between isotonic, hypotonic, and hypertonic solutions?

What is the difference between dehydration and volume depletion?

What are the health consequences of dehydration and volume depletion?

How do we lose water daily?

How much water do we need daily?

What are the signs of dehydration during exercise?

Can you be overhydrated?

When should electrolytes be included in rehydration fluids?

When should glucose be included in rehydration fluids?

How does glucose improve sodium absorption?

Which carbohydrates in drinks impact performance?

Is there an optimal ratio of carbohydrate to sodium during workouts?

Which sports drinks are most effective?

How much hydration comes from food?

Is there a downside to drinking electrolytes without exercise?

What are the key takeaways about hydration?

Shownotes Transcript

#200 - AMA #33: Hydration—electrolytes, supplements, sports drinks, performance effects, and more