http://www.mslimalicious.com/2013/01/alcohol-related-dehydration-hydralyte.htmlAlcohol Related Dehydration (+ Hydralyte Giveaway)
On January 1st, I woke up with a pounding headache, dry mouth and queasy feeling in my stomach – a nasty reminder of the amount of French champagne I consumed the night before!
An important thing we all tend to forget is that alcohol is a diuretic (a substance that increases urine output). The diuretic effect of alcohol often leads to dehydration, this is particularly relevant for Australian’s who often spend many hours dedicated to drinking in the summer sun.
What is dehydration?
Dehydration is the rapid and excessive loss of water from the body accompanied by an imbalance in essential electrolytes, such as sodium, potassium and chloride.
What is excessive alcohol related dehydration?
Usually, a normal, healthy diet combined with adequate fluid intake will serve to replace lost electrolytes and fluid however as alcohol is a diuretic, excessive consumption results in a net loss of fluid and electrolytes from the body often resulting in dehydration. Research has shown that approximately 100ml of additional urine output occurs for every standard drink (10mg of alcohol) consumed.
Tips to manage alcohol related dehydration
Avoid coffee, soft drinks and energy drinks containing high levels of caffeine which will make you more dehydrated
Consume water between each glass of alcohol
You can help prevent dehydration by drinking Hydralyte after the drinking occasion and prior to going to bed
Hydralyte comes in a range of convenient product options including ready to use Electrolyte Solution, Electrolyte Powder, Effervescent Tablets and Electrolyte Ice Blocks and is available from all leading pharmacies around Australia. NB: when using Hydralyte always read the label, use only as directed and if symptoms persist please see your health care professional.
Giveaway
To start the year well hydrated, Mademoiselle Slimalicious is offering one lucky reader a chance to win a Hydralyte Kit, valued at $65!
The kit includes:
- 2 x 250ml bottles of Hydralyte Ready to Use Electrolyte Solution
- 2 x tubes of Hydralyte Electrolyte Effervescent Tablets
- 2 x boxes (10 sachets in each box) of Hydralyte Electrolyte Powder
To enter: First Like Mademoiselle Slimalicious Facebook page AND then leave a comment here telling me:
"How often do you drink alcohol and what do you usually drink?"
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Giveaway is open to readers with a delivery address in Australia only, and closes on 3rd February 2013 at 9 pm (EAST). One winner will be chosen at random. The winner will be notified by email (if available) or on Mademoiselle Slimalicious Facebook page shortly after the end of the competition. If a reply email is not received by 6th February 2013, the prize will be forfeited and awarded to another entrant. The prize was kindly donated by Hydralyte. I received a complimentary Hydralyte kit for the purpose of this promotion.
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