So, what exactly is "hydrated"?

[DocVikingo]

Actually, given the millions world-wide who participate in "more active sports" hyponatraemic encephalopathy & other forms of "water poisoning" appear to be very rare, and related fatalities extraordinarily rare. This level of over-hydration is not easy to achieve. Moreover, given the natural diuretic and dehydration mechanisms inherent in scuba, it would be nearly impossible for this to occur.

Best regards.

DocVikingo

Best regards.

DocVikingo

 

[DocVikingo]

Hmmm, this is very interesting...

3 gallons of water of water a day wasn't uncommon. I don't remember anyone having problems with over-hydration or becoming hydrocephalic.

Darin

hydrocephalic: relating to or characterized by or evidencing hydrocephalus

hydrocephalus: an abnormal condition in which cerebrospinal fluid collects in the ventricles of the brain; in infants it can cause abnormally rapid growth of the head and bulging fontanelles and a small face; in adults the symptoms are primarily neurological

This medical condition has absolutely nothing to do with fluid intake or "water poisoning."

Best regards.

DocVikingo

 

[Darin]

oops, my bad.

I ment Hyponatremic, my fingers went on auto pilot again.

Hydrocepholic, that's almost a funny blunder...

Thanks for the correction

Darin

 

[ICY ICE]

Why exactly do you think Gatoraid was invented? If your drinking a lot of water you NEED extra sodium, potassium, calcium, mag, ect.....For every day activity, yes, water if fine. But if your going through 1-2 liters/hr, the sports drinks help a lot.

Why is everything invented, for the purpose of profits and profits only.


You can get your sodium, potassium etc.. from the food you eat.

Save your money, dive more!

 

[Wildcard]

Like I said before, always some self proclaimed expert....Gatoraid was developed by the University of Florida (Gators, get it?) football coaching staff. They noticed that no mater how much water the guys drank, they seemed lethargic after a couple of hours. MDs were consulted and it was determined that sodium and potassium along with the rest of the electrolites were being "washed out". Gatoraid was the solution.

If you have to scrimp on things like health then ya probably can't afford to dive much anyway.

 

[archman]

Be very wary in promoting products designed for tiny demographics (i.e. collegiate athletes) to a more general population. Arguing electrolyte "washout" for the average joe, or even divers is not particularly realistic, especially given that most americans are even less physically active than they were in years prior to such products reaching the commercial market. Electrolyte drinks really only have significant effect in very limited applications, namely the aforementioned professional sports, certain military jobs, and in medicine. For most everything else, it is very difficult to eke out health differences between them and pure water.

 

[ICY ICE]

Like I said before, always some self proclaimed expert....Gatoraid was developed by the University of Florida (Gators, get it?) football coaching staff. They noticed that no mater how much water the guys drank, they seemed lethargic after a couple of hours. MDs were consulted and it was determined that sodium and potassium along with the rest of the electrolites were being "washed out". Gatoraid was the solution.

If you have to scrimp on things like health then ya probably can't afford to dive much anyway.

Gatoraid was formulated by Dr. Cade and his associates through the funds of University of Florida, in which the (after a legal battle) University of Florida profited in the sale to Stokely-VanCamp and who was later bought out by the Quaker Oats Company in 1983.

This drink as well as the Coca Cola Company and over 50 other corporate companies sell or have marketed these type of drinks specifically for profits.

If this is such a wonder drink why doesn't the military, schools etc. supply it.

Granted, athletes drink it durring games...may I mention that Gatorade sponsors them and the athelets drink free. (advertising)



I don't skimp on my health, I'm just more creative on where my money is spent.


e-nuf said.................

 

[archman]

Granted, athletes drink it durring games...may I mention that Gatorade sponsors them and the athelets drink free. (advertising)

Also remember, in professional sports, any edge is critical, however slight. A little extra oomph in electrolytes may score that touchdown. If you get that through Gatorade, teams will suck it down like, well... water. Even if the players aren't in need of the stuff, you've still got the placebo effect.

The public copycats products used by sports professionals, even though it's highly unlikely that they will ever receive equivalent benefits, or ANY benefits. Just drop by a public high school and see all the professional sports products used by the kiddies.

 

[liberato]

Gatoraid was developed by the University of Florida (Gators, get it?) football coaching staff.

It's a good thing Florida State didn't develop a fluid replacement drink. :heh_heh: