Dehydration

Nutrients connected to Dehydration

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.

• Senna Tea (Laxative Teas)Documented risk

  The EU monograph lists water and salt loss with long-term use and overdose, and dehydration as a reason not to use senna.

• Water (Tap & Bottled)Deficiency link

  Dehydration is too little fluid in the body; drinking enough prevents it. NHS lists the signs and higher-risk groups.

• Oral Rehydration SaltsClinically supported

  Treats dehydration from diarrhea; severe dehydration needs IV fluids.

• SennaDocumented risk

  Diarrhoea and long use can disturb water and salt balance; severe dehydration is a contraindication.

• Cascara sagradaDocumented risk

  Diarrhoea and fluid and salt imbalance can follow use, especially long term; severe dehydration is a listed reason not to use it.

• Green-spored parasolDocumented risk

  Fluid and salt loss from vomiting and diarrhoea can lead to shock; prolonged dehydration may cause kidney problems.

• Sports & Electrolyte DrinksPreliminary or mixed

  Used for exercise-associated dehydration; WHO recommends oral rehydration solution for diarrheal dehydration.

• Lemon Water & Infused WaterPreliminary or mixed

  The CDC suggests a lemon wedge to flavor water so people drink more of it; no trial measured hydration with lemon water.

• PotassiumDeficiency link

  Fluid loss from diarrhoea, vomiting or heavy sweating is a listed cause of low blood potassium.

• CoconutPreliminary or mixed

  Coconut water rehydrated active adults about as well as a sports drink in a small crossover trial.

• Coconut WaterPreliminary or mixed

  Used to replace fluid lost in exercise in small trials; not a replacement for oral rehydration solution in illness.

• Apple JuicePreliminary or mixed

  In children aged 6 to 60 months with mild gastroenteritis and minimal dehydration, dilute apple juice was not worse than an electrolyte solution in one trial.

• Alcohol-Free Beer & WinePreliminary or mixed

  Small trial: non-alcoholic beer before exercise kept plasma sodium steady vs water.

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