REMEDIES: Rehydration drinks (RECIPES)

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Rehydration drinks

Diarrhea and vomiting can cause your body to lose large amounts of water

and essential minerals called electrolytes. If you are unable to eat for

a few days, you are also losing essential nutrients. This happens faster

and is more serious in babies, young children, and older adults.

Rehydration drinks, such as Pedialyte, Lytren, or Rehydrate, replace

fluids and electrolytes. Sports drinks, such as Gatorade or Powerade,

are good rehydration choices. Plain water doesn't provide any necessary

nutrients or electrolytes.

Rehydration drinks don't make diarrhea or vomiting go away faster, but

they can prevent serious dehydration from developing.

You can make an inexpensive homemade rehydration drink. Measure all

ingredients precisely. Small variations can make the drink less

effective or even harmful.

Mix:

1 quart (950 ml) water

1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) baking soda

1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) table salt

3 to 4 tablespoons (45 to 60 g) sugar

If available, add 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 g) salt substitute, such as " Lite

Salt " .

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