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EPISODE · Dec 17, 2025 · 18 MIN

Hydration 2.0: Why You Should be Putting Salt in Your Water

from Sundried: Your Guide to Fitness & Nutrition · host Sundried

Do you actually need that neon-coloured sports drink, or is it just a sugar bomb in disguise? In this episode, we strip back the marketing hype and dive into "Hydration 2.0"—the new science of staying hydrated without the sugar crash. We explore why modern athletes are ditching the sweet stuff for salt, the truth about "voluntary dehydration," and why your healthy lemon water might be failing your kidneys and your performance. Plus, we break down the maths of sweat loss and give you the exact "Citrus-Salt" recipe to make a scientifically perfect sports drink in your own kitchen for pennies. Whether you’re grinding through a 90-minute endurance run or just trying to stay focused at your desk, this is the guide to mastering your body’s fluid dynamics. Read the full article at https://www.sundried.com/blogs/nutrition/hydration-2-0-the-ultimate-guide-to-electrolytes-and-sugar-free-hydration 

Do you actually need that neon-coloured sports drink, or is it just a sugar bomb in disguise? In this episode, we strip back the marketing hype and dive into "Hydration 2.0"—the new science of staying hydrated without the sugar crash. We explore why modern athletes are ditching the sweet stuff for salt, the truth about "voluntary dehydration," and why your healthy lemon water might be failing your kidneys and your performance. Plus, we break down the maths of sweat loss and give you the exact "Citrus-Salt" recipe to make a scientifically perfect sports drink in your own kitchen for pennies. Whether you’re grinding through a 90-minute endurance run or just trying to stay focused at your desk, this is the guide to mastering your body’s fluid dynamics. Read the full article at https://www.sundried.com/blogs/nutrition/hydration-2-0-the-ultimate-guide-to-electrolytes-and-sugar-free-hydration

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