In 2010, he published «Waterlogged: The Serious Problem
of Overhydration in Endurance Sports,» a book exposing how industry influences science, and how the beverage industry has influenced the drinking guidelines for athletes.
Nearly a decade ago, the perils of
overhydration during exercise were confirmed in two seminal studies performed on 488 Boston Marathon runners (8) and 2135 endurance athletes.
When we drink too much water these vital electrolytes (minerals) become diluted and symptoms such as fatigue, dry mouth, anxiety, cold hands and feet are signs of
overhydration which leads to a lowered metabolism.
In general, the primary indications for initiation of dialysis are severely elevated kidney values in a sick patient (especially when no underlying cause is found), life - threatening electrolyte abnormalities and
overhydration due to fluid administration and lack of urine production.
Hypoproteinemia (osmotic effect), lymphatic blockage, changes in vascular permeability, heart failure, renal disease,
iatrogenic overhydration, G. I. disease, neoplasia, drug effects, inhaled toxins, sepsis, inflammation.
Many of the symptoms
of overhydration are identical to dehydration, and can lead folks to make a bad situation worse.
Overhydration can be dangerous.
In severe cases, seizures can occur due to
overhydration, reports John Hopkins Medical Center.
There is a lot of awareness about dehydration, but this article focuses on the dangers of
overhydration and how to prevent it.
Endurance athletes who train longer than normal outside in the heat are at a much higher risk of
overhydration.
Hot weather and exercise both require extra hydration, however,
overhydration can also be a problem.
Overhydration is just as bad as dehydration.
The recipe for disaster comes when an athlete has less than adequate health as reflected by hormone imbalance and poor sodium regulation; and then, if the athlete is encouraged to drink large amounts of fluids during an event,
overhydration can occur along with hyponatremia.
Symptoms of dehydration are similar to
overhydration.
Contrary to the belief that the lighter the colour of our urine the better, clear urine can be a sign of
overhydration and slower metabolism, which can lead to poor energy production.
These two factors require restriction of high fluid rates during surgery because the kidneys may not be able to clear the urine and
overhydration can cause a dilution of serum protein.
Because of their serious kidney issues, these pets are just as susceptible to
overhydration from fluids as dehydration.
This is driven by common misbeliefs that
overhydration can improve performance and even prevent dehydration.