Hydration Support

Nutrients connected to Hydration Support

A link means the body needs the nutrient for this, or that low intake is linked to it. It does not mean extra supplements help if your intake is already adequate; each link shows how strong the evidence is.

• PotassiumEstablished role

  Potassium helps control the balance of fluids in the body. It does not replace drinking enough fluid.

• Water (Tap & Bottled)Established role

  Water is the basic fluid that supports hydration.

• Oral Rehydration SaltsClinically supported

  ORS is the treatment WHO recommends to replace water and salts lost in diarrhea.

• Coconut WaterPreliminary or mixed

  Small crossover trials found rehydration similar to a sports drink; results mixed versus plain water.

• Sports & Electrolyte DrinksPreliminary or mixed

  Systematic review evidence of possible rehydration benefit.

• Lemon Water & Infused WaterPreliminary or mixed

  Plain water counts toward fluid intake; lemon only flavors it.

• Coconut OilPreliminary or mixed

  Raised skin hydration and surface lipids in a two-week trial of mild to moderate dry skin.

• CoconutPreliminary or mixed

  Two very small trials found coconut water about as effective as a sports drink after exercise.

• Dead Sea SaltPreliminary or mixed

  Skin hydration rose in the soaking study; this is skin, not body hydration.

• BeeswaxPreliminary or mixed

  Described as an occlusive that reduces water loss from skin; human evidence is limited.

• Marula OilPreliminary or mixed

  Raised skin hydration compared with untreated skin in one small study.

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