Isosthenuria (USG, 1.008 to 1.015) occurs when the USG and
osmolality of the urine are equal to those of the plasma.
The resulting
osmolality of the body is an important factor to consider in fluid replacement in order to monitor any potential shifts in osmolality.
Studies have determined that
the osmolality of a carbohydrate drink will influence the rate of resynthesis of glycogen in muscle after depletion after exercise.
the C - drink has a molecular mass of 500000 to 700000 with
osmolality of 84, and the G - drink has a molecular mass of about 500 with
osmolality of 350.
Not exact matches
Drinking with meals can interfere with digestion, de-pending on the quantity
of the fluid and its temperature and
osmolality.
Osmolality simply means the concentration
of particles in a solution.
Because
of its high molecular weight and low
osmolality, Waxy Maize is able to basically bypass the stomach and get immediately absorbed in the small intestines.
Serum
osmolality, a marker
of hydration, was greater in the mean
of the dehydrated trials in which a ≥ 1 % level
of dehydration was achieved (P = 0.006) compared to EU.
The addition
of maltodextrin is to maximize carbohydrate calories without impacting
osmolality as much as fructose does.
For example, high
osmolality and high acidity or soluble fiber slow down the gastric emptying rate and reduce glycemia in vivo, but they may not alter the rate
of carbohydrate digestion in vitro.
One measured fluid, electrolyte, and renal indices
of hydration over eleven days
of caffeine consumption in human subjects, finding that doses
of up to 6 mg caffeine per kilogram
of body weight had no effect on body mass, urine
osmolality (urine concentration), urine specific gravity (concentration
of excreted materials in urine), urine color, urine volume, sodium excretion, potassium secretion, creatinine content, blood urea nitrogen (forms when protein breaks down), and serum levels
of sodium and potassium.
Water - induced thermogenesis reconsidered: the effects
of osmolality and water temperature on energy expenditure after drinking.
Hypertonicity occurs when enough free water has been lost to increase the concentration
of solutes in body fluids to a level greater than normal plasma
osmolality (285 to 295 mOsm / kg).1 The hypothalamus detects the hypertonicity (increase in plasma concentration) and stimulates thirst.
Your pet's blood
osmolality value tells your veterinarian if the concentration
of dissolved particles within it is elevated, normal or low.
Excessive corticosteroid medications or too little sodium and potassium in the blood (hyponatremia, hypokalemia) as occasionally occurs on high doses
of diuretics can both lower your pet's blood
osmolality.
Your dog or cat's blood
osmolality is determined by a simple mathematical formula that uses the concentration
of dissolved sodium (Na +) glucose and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) found in your pet's blood sample.
Robertson GL: Evaluation
of the plasma vasopressin, plasma sodium, and urine
osmolality response to water restriction in normal cats and a cats with diabetes insipidus.