Hydration for Health

🔍 Hydration and children’s health Take a moment to explore our review of "Children’s Water Intake and Hydration: A Public Health Issue" by Jean-Pierre CHOURAQUI, published in Nutrition Reviews. This paper delves into the importance of hydration for children’s overall health, current water intake patterns, and the impact of dehydration, while identifying areas where education and support could make a difference. 📄 Read the full PDF of our review to dive deeper into the insights, and feel free to share it with your colleagues! #HydrationForHealth #ChildHealth #PublicHealth

Hydration and aging: why staying hydrated matters Maintaining good hydration is crucial for healthy aging. Recent studies indicate that high serum sodium levels, often linked to low fluid intake, may accelerate biological aging and increase the risk of conditions such as heart failure and premature mortality. Furthermore, research associates chronic dehydration with a higher risk of degenerative diseases, and indicates that proper hydration can help: ✅Support metabolic health ✅Maintain cognitive functions ✅Preserve physiological functions Explore our new infographic for a detailed look at the science behind hydration and aging 👇👇

📢 The Role of Hydration in Mitigating Metabolic Stress from Salt and Fructose Intake: Insights from Recent Research Emerging evidence links even mild increases in serum osmolarity to a higher risk of chronic diseases. While dehydration and heat stress are known factors, salt and sugar consumption (likely due to fructose) also contribute. Moreover, additional water intake has been shown to prevent salt-induced rises in serum sodium and blood pressure A recent study by Hasbal et al. explored the metabolic stress associated with the consumption of salt, in a soup, and apple juice (high in fructose), and the potential benefits of supplemental water intake when consuming the later. Main findings : - Both salted soup and 100% apple juice consumption significantly increased serum and urine osmolarity, blood pressure, plasma glucose levels, and some metabolic and stress hormone release. (Cortisol, ACTH, Aldosterone and FGF21) - The salty soup intake had the highest effect on the renin-angiotensin system (RAS). - The apple juice consumption led to highest increases in glucose and fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21), a stress-related protein. Supplemental water intake with the apple juice was shown to lessen some of these acute metabolic changes, suggesting water's potential as a simple yet powerful tool in reducing a fructose-induced metabolic stress in healthy individuals. With high salt and sugar consumption widespread, decreasing serum osmolarity via supplemental water intake during a meal could help reduce the early metabolic effects of these dietary components. More researches are needed on this subject and to understand how water intake might protect against long-term chronic diseases associated with high salt and sugar diets. 📝 Dive into the full study here: https://lnkd.in/dDXwnj2h

Hydration: a simple way to improve workplace well-being and productivity Staying hydrated at work is essential as it helps to maintain focus, energy, and safety. - Have you had a glass of water in the past hour? - Is your workstation stocked with water or a refillable bottle? - Are hydration reminders part of your routine? Small, consistent actions like these can make a big difference in creating a healthier, more productive work environment. Our new guide highlights practical tips for both employees and leaders to prioritize hydration and create a culture of wellness. 💧 How does your workplace encourage hydration? Share your tips below!

💧 The essential role of hydration for health 💧 Hydration plays a fundamental role in preventive care, supporting mood and cognition, physical performance, kidney function, cardiovascular health, and more. For healthcare professionals, emphasizing hydration can be a simple yet impactful way to support patients’ health. From avoiding fatigue to aiding digestion and temperature regulation, staying hydrated benefits nearly every aspect of health. Let’s empower patients with this essential habit for a healthier tomorrow.

🌐 At Hydration for Health, we provide valuable tools to help you comprehend what characterizes fluid intake patterns across the world. Our interactive map, Liq.In7, is an essential resource for researchers and health professionals looking to assess and understand these patterns. We invite you to explore this tool and consider its implications for global health. Join us in advancing hydration science: https://lnkd.in/df96x5Z

📢 New data: Relationship between Morning Thirst and Later Hydration Status By the time we experience thirst, our body has already lost between 1-2% of its body mass. However, due to several reasons, we do not always respond to this sensation by drinking. In fact, we consume fluids in direct response to thirst only about 2% of the time. A new study found that: - High morning thirst predicted a slightly better hydration status later in the day, based on afternoon urine biomarkers. - Higher morning thirst predicted higher total water intake in women, indicating they relied more on thirst to initiate fluid consumption compared to men. This study highlights the importance of creating habits to increase our water intake, as relying solely on the sensation of thirst may not be sufficient. 📑 Learn more about the relationship between morning thirst and hydration by reading the paper here: https://lnkd.in/dbnJhyag

Copeptin: a reliable marker for arginine vasopressin (AVP) activity Did you know that copeptin, a 39-amino-acid peptide, is produced in equal amounts with arginine vasopressin (AVP)? It serves as a reliable and stable surrogate marker for AVP, responding quickly to osmotic, hemodynamic, and stress-related stimuli, but with greater stability and practicality for clinical use. Key insights: ✔️ AVP’s Role: This hormone regulates fluid balance homeostasis, vascular tone, and the endocrine stress response. ✔️ Copeptin’s Sensitivity to Hydration: Individuals with low fluid intake tend to have elevated copeptin levels, while increased water consumption can significantly lower these levels. ✔️ Emerging Applications of Copeptin: Copeptin is being explored for managing cardiometabolic risks, chronic kidney disease (CKD), and acute stress. Curious to learn more? Check out our latest infographic to explore the current and emerging applications of copeptin in clinical practice. 📃Explore the complete study here: https://lnkd.in/dvgbXxRS

Does good hydration influence stress? 🔍 Studies demonstrate that good hydration has a positive influence on mood. While dehydration is linked to increased confusion, tension, and even heightened anxiety, staying well-hydrated helps reduce confusion, fatigue, anger, and overall mood disturbances Hydration benefits aren’t just physical—helping your patients understand the positive impact of hydration on their mental well-being can lead to more fulfilling and balanced lives.

Hydration’s role in reducing diabetes risk through copeptin modulation. On this World Diabetes Day, we’re sharing insights on the potential of water intake as a simple intervention for those at risk of metabolic diseases. Research suggests that elevated copeptin levels, an indicator of underhydration and high vasopressin, are associated with a higher risk of diabetes—independent of traditional risk factors. 💧Encourage patients with habitually low water intake to increase their consumption for potential glucometabolic benefits. #WorldDiabetesDay #HydrationMatters #MetabolicHealth