huskers2468 t1_j6ctk86 wrote
Reply to comment by Wasatcher in ELI5: why do our bodies randomly act like we haven’t had water in days and that we need to chug a bunch randomly? by Serratedlily
Ahh I was just pointing out that clear wasn't exactly the goal, it overshoots it a bit. However, like you said, electrolytes can be added back in.
I know you had it right, but the common adage of "clear is the best" is not correct. People have been overdrinking water for a decade. "Force yourself to drink a gallon of water a day" is not a good thing.
Sorry, I should have made it clear I agreed with you. Just not with the common practice that gets floated around.
Wasatcher t1_j6cuxh9 wrote
Well I do agree very pale yellow is best. In the army they have pee charts in front of the toilet and they want it clear. But they also hand out electrolyte packets like candy and on really hot days it's "required equipment" to have a couple in your pocket.
huskers2468 t1_j6cvd39 wrote
Oh yeah, I agree. Each situation is different, and that would probably be the best practice for that scenario.
Seeing people in an office suffering to finish their water is a different story.
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