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EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 15 MIN

How Hydration and Electrolytes affect the Body

from Health Recoded · host Alex

In this episode of Health Recoded, we break down hydration and what it actually works in the body. We’ll talk about:- What hydration actually means- Different electrolytes in the body and their functions- The difference between under-hydration and over-hydration- Nursing tips for practical hydration guidance* Here is the article I mention comparing the different electrolyte powders *https://www.electrolytespowderreviews.com/top-15-electrolytes-powders?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23350666232&gbraid=0AAAAAob9BEY_rGVD-PojnbAgP4_Ss-zrq&gclid=CjwKCAiA95fLBhBPEiwATXUsxCvjigu_aNIcU5zHseUxU86lPSv8FnvBV_seVc8Wl_Tqi1drju-qeBoCtg8QAvD_BwE If you find this information helpful, consider subscribing for more episodes like this. New conversations are released weekly.Chapters00:00 Intro00:54 What hydration actually means02:33 Electrolytes: what are they and why do they matter?04:05 Why just drinking water in’t always enough05:10 Too little water: Dehydration07:32 What happens when you drink too much water?09:43 When electrolytes are important11:07 Nursing tips: practical hydration guidance14:34 Key TakeawaysThis content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for guidance provided directly by your own medical practitioner.Resources:https://www.nutritionnews.abbott/lifestyle-nutrition/diet-wellness/What-Is-Hydration-on-a-Cellular-Level-and-Why-Is-It-Important/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4470176/https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9013-dehydrationhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK555956/

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In this episode of Health Recoded, we break down hydration and what it actually works in the body. We’ll talk about: - What hydration actually means - Different electrolytes in the body and their functions - The difference between under-hydration and over-hydration - Nursing tips for practical hydration guidance * Here is the article I mention comparing the different electrolyte powders * https://www.electrolytespowderreviews.com/top-15-electrolytes-powders?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=...

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