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Is 100% Grapefruit Juice Hydrating?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

100% grapefruit juice naturally contains a high percentage of water \u2013 almost 90 percent. It also contains electrolytes, such as potassium<\/a> and magnesium which can aid in fluid balance. 100% grapefruit juice can be a good beverage of choice to support fluid balance!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Water Do For You?<\/h2>\n\n\n\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> Adequate 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> Adequate hydration may even support the appearance of healthy skin<\/a> by improving skin elasticity.2<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are Electrolytes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\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. Electrolytes are critical for the human body to function. Your heart could not beat without them.<\/p>\n\n\n\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. Drinking fluids, such as 100% grapefruit juice, that contain both water and electrolytes may help support hydration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electrolytes In Grapefruit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Potassium<\/a> is 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> A 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>\n\n\n\n

Magnesium is 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> A 150ml glass of 100% grapefruit juice delivers 3% of the recommended daily intake for magnesium.*<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fluid Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The amount of fluid needed each day varies by age, gender and lifestage:1<\/a><\/sup>
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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>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms of Dehydration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dehydration may produce symptoms of thirst, fatigue, darkening and reduction of urine, and may affect cognition and motor control.1<\/a><\/sup> Indeed, poor physical performance due to dehydration, such as with sports activities in warm weather, is well-documented.7<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most people can maintain adequate hydration by drinking when thirsty and eating a healthy diet.1<\/a><\/sup> However, both underhydration and overhydration (due to lack of electrolytes by overconsuming pure water) can impair performance, particularly in athletes.8<\/a><\/sup> Individuals 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>\n\n\n\n

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100% grapefruit juice is about 90 percent water which can help contribute to hydration.4<\/a><\/sup><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Kidney Health and Florida Grapefruit Juice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few things you can do to help reduce your risk of getting kidney stones:<\/p>\n\n\n\n