Incidence of hypohydration when consuming carbohydrate-electrolyte solutions during field training

Carbohydrate-electrolyte solutions (CE1, CE2) were evaluated for their ability to reduce the incidence of hypohydration during field training in hot weather (max Tamb = 88 degrees-100 degrees F). Hydration status was monitored twice daily in Army reservists who consumed ad libitum CE1, or CE2, or wa...

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Published in:	Military medicine Vol. 156; no. 8; p. 399
Main Authors:	Szlyk, P C, Francesconi, R P, Rose, M S, Sils, I V, Mahnke, Jr, R B, Matthew, W T, Whang, R
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 01-08-1991
Subjects:	Adult Carbohydrates - administration & dosage Dehydration - epidemiology Dehydration - etiology Dehydration - prevention & control Female Hot Temperature - adverse effects Humans Incidence Male Military Medicine Specific Gravity United States Urine - chemistry Water-Electrolyte Balance United States
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Summary:	Carbohydrate-electrolyte solutions (CE1, CE2) were evaluated for their ability to reduce the incidence of hypohydration during field training in hot weather (max Tamb = 88 degrees-100 degrees F). Hydration status was monitored twice daily in Army reservists who consumed ad libitum CE1, or CE2, or water, or a flavored water placebo. The water group had the highest percentage incidence of urine specific gravity greater than or equal to 1.030 (22%), whereas CE2 and flavored water placebo groups had the lowest (6% and 8%, respectively). Average total fluid intake was greatest in CE2 and lowest in CE1. CE2 and flavored water placebo were more effective than CE1 and water in reducing the overall incidence of hypohydration during this field exercise.
ISSN:	0026-4075
DOI:	10.1093/milmed/156.8.399