02/10/2026
Most people think hydration is simple:
đ Drink 2â2.5L of water a day.
But many people are constantly thirsty, bloated, light-headed, or running to the bathroom â despite âdrinking enough.â
Hereâs why:
Hydration isnât just about how much water you drink. Itâs about whether that water can actually enter your cells and stay there.
Water follows minerals (electrolytes). Without enough of them â especially sodium â your body may struggle to retain the water youâre drinking⌠and simply flush it out instead.
This is why things like:
⢠food
⢠soups & stews
⢠herbal teas
⢠mineral-rich fluids
often hydrate better than plain water alone.
đ§ Hydration isnât a volume goal. Itâs a balance.
If youâre doing âall the right thingsâ but still donât feel well hydrated, the answer might not be more water â it might be better hydration.