Hydration—the Harmony in our Cells

It’s a commonly known fact that the human body comprises over 70% water. To keep healthy, it is necessary to follow guidelines regarding the intake of water and other liquids that replace any loss in our water balance. Certain foods such as fruit and vegetables have a high water content, which also helps to hydrate us.

Although, on average, Australians drink sufficient liquids to quench their thirst, those who play outdoor or indoor sports in Brisbane need to take particular care in keeping their bodies hydrated. In the past athletes and sports people only drank water as a fluid replacement. Also, they were advised not to drink water while training and exercising. However, as more research is conducted we are now aware that drinking liquid during exercise is a necessary requirement for the prevention of dehydration.

It was only in the 1960s that researchers developed the first commercial sports beverage. The general idea was that it would supply athletes with all the required nutrients in the form of liquid. Thereafter, many other beverages came into being, all with the intention of sustaining hydration and supplying carbohydrates lost during exercise.

Many people drink beverages such as tea, coffee and bottled soft drinks, mistakenly believing that they will adequately quench their thirsts. They do to a certain extent, but in actuality, they help to encourage the loss of fluids and this can result in dehydration. Now that science better understands our needs, sports drinks that contain electrolytes and other nutritional elements are becoming an important addition to an athlete’s intake of liquids.

Bottled drinks that contain additional nutrients are plentiful. However, athletes can now obtain products especially made for those who want to make sure that their bodies are in optimal condition during and after exercise. Xooma’s popular range of products is particularly beneficial for members of indoor netball Brisbane clubs like Super Sports as well as other indoor sports that easily cause dehydration. For instance, Xtreme X2O, or Xtreme X20, as it is commonly written, is a natural mineral compound obtained from a pure and untouched ocean resource found close to the Okinawa Islands, which are close to Taiwan. This amazing product is packed in handy sachets that are added to water. Important electrolytes and minerals contained in a packet of Xtreme X2O changes a normal bottle or glass or water into an excellent health drink that not only hydrates each individual cell but also maintains the pH balance that is essential for a healthy body. The powder has been researched and formulated to meet these needs.

In conclusion, in order to prevent dehydration always try to keep liquids at hand, especially in Australia’s sometimes scorching climate and when playing energetic sports. The clichéd saying that prevention is better than cure definitely applies to keeping our bodies hydrated.

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