What Does Water Do For You?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Water is critical for your health as it is the main component of all cells. Water assists in the passage of fluids such as oxygenated blood into the cell and is involved in an abundance of cellular processes.1<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0Adequate hydration is extremely important for the body to maintain proper function including maintaining body temperature, regulating blood pressure, and transporting nutrients throughout your body.1<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0Adequate hydration may even support the appearance of\u00a0healthy skin<\/a> by improving skin elasticity.2<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Electrolytes include nutrients such as potassium, sodium, and magnesium. In fluids, these nutrients carry an electric charge which allow muscles to contract and nerves to transmit signals.\u00a0Electrolytes are critical for the human body to function. Your heart could not beat without them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Electrolytes are lost throughout the day with fluid losses, especially with sweat. Plain or pure water contains few, if any electrolytes, so you must replace lost electrolytes by consuming foods that contain these nutrients.\u00a0Drinking fluids, such as 100% grapefruit juice, that contain both water and electrolytes may help support hydration.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Potassium<\/a>\u00a0is the major electrolyte within all cells. It helps to balance fluid in the body by having a strong relationship with sodium, the major electrolyte in the blood and outside of the cells. Most people do not get enough potassium and consume too much sodium.3<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0A 150ml glass of 100% grapefruit juice delivers 6% of the reference intake (RI) for potassium, while one-half of a medium fresh grapefruit (120g) contributes to 8%.*<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Magnesium\u00a0is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body and is essential in the regulation of muscle contraction, cardiac excitability (current flow through cardiac cells), blood pressure, and other vital processes.5<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0A 150ml glass of 100% grapefruit juice delivers 3% of the recommended daily intake for magnesium.*<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Fluid Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The amount of fluid needed each day varies by age, gender and lifestage1<\/a> Fluid needs are increased during physical activity, exposure to heat or cold, with increased altitude, wounds, persistent diarrhoea or vomiting, fever, burns, certain medications (e.g. diuretics), and during pregnancy and breastfeeding.1,6<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Dehydration may produce symptoms of thirst, fatigue, darkening and reduction of urine, and may affect cognition and motor control.1<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0Indeed, poor physical performance due to dehydration, such as with sports activities in warm weather, is well-documented.7<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Most people can maintain adequate hydration by drinking when thirsty and eating a healthy diet.1<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0However, both underhydration and overhydration (due to lack of electrolytes by overconsuming pure water) can impair performance, particularly in athletes.8<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0Individuals may benefit from fluids with carbohydrates and\/or electrolytes during extensive periods of exercise, and beverages that appeal to taste preferences may encourage individuals to drink.8<\/a> <\/sup>Thus, grapefruit juice may be a good choice to support hydration and offers a healthier alternative to branded sports drinks that contain added sugar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n 100% grapefruit juice is about 90 percent water which can help contribute to hydration.4<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n Here are a few things you can do to help reduce your risk of getting kidney stones:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Dietary citrate, the usual form of citric acid in solution, is a well-known inhibitor of the formation of calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate stones, as it increases alkalinity of urine (increases pH) and increases citrate excretion.10<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0Citrus and citrus juices contain both citrate and potassium, which may aid in pH balance of the urine and reduce the risk of calcium loss from the bones.10,11<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Multiple reviews, including a meta-analysis, concluded that the consumption of fruit juices, as a source of dietary citrate, can provide alkalisation of urine and increase citrate excretion while providing fluid, which in turn reduces the risk of kidney stone formation.10,11<\/a> <\/sup>Indeed, researchers have observed the beneficial effects of increased urinary citrate with lemon juice specifically13-15<\/a>\u00a0<\/sup>as well as citrus juices in general.16<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n A large study that included 194,095 men and women over a median follow-up of more than 8 years reported no significant association between grapefruit juice consumption and increased risk of kidney stones.17<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n *Reference Intake: Based on a 2000 calorie diet. Information is not intended for labelling food in packaged form. Nutrient values may vary based on variety of citrus fruit and place of origin. Check with your citrus vendor for additional information.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\nWhat Are Electrolytes?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Electrolytes In Grapefruit<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Source: https:\/\/www.bda.uk.com\/resource\/fluid-water-drinks.html<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSymptoms of Dehydration<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Detailed Nutrition Information<\/h1>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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