Gastroenterologist Recommends Increasing Water Intake in Hot Weather

Advice from Gastroenterologist Ekaterina Kachokh

Gastroenterologist Ekaterina Kachokh advises to increase water consumption in hot weather up to 70-80 milliliters per kilogram of body weight and even up to 100 milliliters.

The Importance of Adequate Hydration

At the same time, the specialist emphasizes that with a loss of 2% of the fluid, a person is thirsty, and with a loss of 5%, the body begins to dehydrate. The most important signs of dehydration are dry mouth, lack of salivation, pale skin, general weakness, and feeling unwell.

Expert Recommendation: Replenish Fluid Deficiency Timely

She says: “When you become dehydrated, your urine becomes more concentrated and dark yellow in color. The risk of dehydration increases in hot weather because the body quickly loses fluid, and for this reason the deficiency must be replenished in a timely manner, and it is best to quench your thirst by drinking plain, clean water at room temperature.

Normal Daily Water Intake

Kashuh points out that according to traditional norms, one should drink 30-40 milliliters of water per kilogram of body weight per day.

Increased Water Intake in Hot Weather

It is recommended to increase water intake in hot weather to 70-80 ml per 1 kg and up to 100 ml if a person is physically active. Of course, these recommendations must be remembered, but if a person is not thirsty, there is no need to drink the indicated amount of water.

Alternative Drinks in Hot Weather

In hot weather, you can drink mineral water, she says, as it helps compensate for the deficiency of minerals such as potassium, sodium, and chlorine due to sweating.

And he adds: “Thirst can also be quenched by drinking freshly squeezed juices diluted with water, as well as fruit infusions and green tea.”

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RT