Water Does Not Rehydrate

[HUGH]

So now a group of E.U. self-appointed? experts meeting in Italy have told the European Union states that they must not suggest on bottled water labels that the contents can be used for rehydration. There is a massive fine for any bottled water supplier who disobeys this new rule.

I presume we must use beer instead if we're thirsty and save the bottled water for extinguishing fires.

[W3MIV]

Actually, Hugh, what they are saying is strictly true. The water will replace the lost water, but not the lost electrolytes -- and both are needed for rehydration.

[HUGH]

Yes, my doctor neighbour was surprised when, after a bout of diarrhea lasting several days, I told him that I'd made my own rehydrating, electrolyte drink with water, a little salt and sugar. He was a beer drinker. We like listening to all his empty bottles going into the garbage/rubbish truck at 7am every Tuesday morning.

[WØTKX]

[kc7jty]

I saw a dehydrated cat on the roadside get rehydrated once after a good long rain.

[kb2vxa]

"The water will replace the lost water, but not the lost electrolytes -- and both are needed for re-hydration."

Very true, just be sure to puncture the aluminium cans or they won't dissolve.

[n2ize]

The best approach is to see a doctor for serious dehydration. They can add electrolytes and needed fluids via IV if needed.

[W3MIV]

Visit your local mechanic or truck stop. All the electrolyte you might need.

[K7SGJ]

Visit your local mechanic or truck stop. All the electrolyte you might need.

Yep. I get a charge out of going there.

[suddenseer]

My Doc keeps a jar of specific gravities in the fridge.