Dehydration is caused by the loss of too much fluid from the body, which occurs when you are losing more fluids than you are taking in. This creates an imbalance of the essential components your body needs to function properly – this doesn’t just mean water, but also things like minerals and essential salts.
Almost every bodily process requires water to function, and the human body is up to 70% water. The human body cannot produce water by itself. So, it’s highly important to stay hydrated by taking enough rehydrating drinks.
How do we get dehydrated?
Think about sweating on a sunny day – that’s when your body is losing fluids. However, dehydration is not just a summer problem. Extreme physical exertion can cause sweating, regardless of the weather, and there are also many other ways the body can lose fluids such as urinating, vomiting and diarrhea. Each breath we take also contains a small amount of water!
What are the stages of dehydration?
The symptoms of dehydration are sometimes difficult to identify in the early stages but can include dryness of the mouth and thirst, dry warm skin, dizziness or cramping in the arms and legs. As dehydration increases, other signs may include irritability, drowsiness, facial flushing, increased pulse rate, skin tightness, sunken eyes and darker urine.
Fluid replacement
When it comes to dehydrating, it’s vital to think about the situation – at a most basic level, it’s obvious that you need to drink water when it’s hot. However, whilst drinking water replaces lost fluids, it doesn’t replace essential salts, minerals, carbohydrates and amino acids that are needed to maintain optimum performance and productivity.
In a hot outdoor environment like an Australian summer, where workers will often sweat profusely, a specially formulated mixture electrolyte drink is required to replace fluid losses. This is where electrolyte drinks such as THORZT are so valuable.
Electrolyte drinks such as THORZT increase water retention by 25-40% when compared with plain water. They are specifically formulated to help workers avoid dehydration, particularly in extreme conditions. Aside from electrolyte drinks, THORZT also offers other types of protective equipment to protect yourself from the heat. These include cooling scarf, drink coolers, and more.
What do THORZT consist of?
Electrolytes - Electrolytes are essential minerals that control the movement of water within the body. They also help maintain the acid-base balance required for normal cellular activities. Common electrolytes include Potassium, Calcium, Sodium, Chloride, and Magnesium.
Amino Acids – Amino acids play an important role in protein synthesis and muscle building as well as recovery, accounting for over a third of Essential Amino Acids.
Australia is a country with an extreme climate, that can be dangerous, particularly if you are working outside for extended periods of time. To help you keep hydrated, browse a complete range of THORZT products at www.southland.com.au