The scientific basis is coming! In these cases, the power should be replenished immediately...

With the improvement of public health concepts and the current situation of self-healing at home in the post-epidemic era, "electrolyte water" has recently become one of
the must-have items at home on social networks.

In order to help the public have a more comprehensive understanding of electrolytes and scientifically supplement electrolytes according to their own needs, on December 16, six authoritative institutions including the Chinese Nutrition Society jointly issued the "Joint Tips on Electrolytes and Health"
.
(hereinafter referred to as "Joint Reminder")

The "Joint Tips" lists a number of scenarios that require electrolyte supplementation, in addition to high-intensity exercise or working in a high-temperature environment, high fever, excessive perspiration, morning sickness during pregnancy, inability to eat, vomiting after drinking, diarrhea and dehydration accompanied by electrolyte
imbalances.

For how to scientifically supplement electrolytes, the "Joint Tips" pointed out that in general, it is preferentially recommended to supplement electrolytes through food, and electrolyte water can also be scientifically selected to supplement electrolytes
.

In the three types of scenarios, electrolytes need to be replenished in time to prevent physical discomfort caused by disorders

The health effects of electrolytes cannot be underestimated
.

The "Joint Tips" pointed out that drinking too much water will lead to the destruction of water balance and osmotic pressure balance, which will affect the health of the body and even endanger life
.
Electrolyte imbalances can cause a variety of physical problems, such as sodium metabolism disorders will cause fatigue, irritability, muscle aches and other symptoms; Disorders of potassium metabolism will cause symptoms such as indifferent expression, muscle pain and weakness, thirst, and nausea; Calcium metabolism disorders will cause symptoms such as unresponsiveness, emotional apathy, increased muscle tone, and hand and foot twitching; Magnesium metabolism disorders can cause dizziness, muscle spasm, movement disorders and other symptoms
.
Severe electrolyte abnormalities can be life-threatening
.

In everyday life, electrolyte disturbances are not accidental
.
In general, it is important to note that the conditions related to electrolyte replacement can be broadly divided into three main categories:

First of all, when working in a long-term or high-intensity physical activity or high-temperature environment, the body mainly regulates body temperature through a large amount of sweat dissipation, and with the evaporation of a large amount of sweat, there will be a loss
of water and electrolytes.
In this case, not only hydration, but also electrolyte replenishment
is required.
If you simply supplement a large amount of water without electrolyte supplementation, electrolyte imbalances may occur, and in severe cases, even cause water poisoning, which is life-threatening
.

This is followed by "excessive alcohol consumption" or "severe diarrhea"
.
It is understood that drinking alcohol will lead to an increase in plasma alcohol concentration, enhanced diuretic effect, vomiting, diarrhea, kidney excretion will cause the body to lose vitamins, minerals or electrolytes, and aggravate the impact of
alcohol on myocardial function.

Similarly, the human body will also lose a lot of water and electrolytes during "severe diarrhea", and severe cases will also cause related trace element deficiency diseases
.
At the same time, some studies have found that infectious diarrhea is strongly
associated with electrolyte abnormalities.

The Joint Tips also point out that patients with related medical conditions and women in pregnancy also have the need for
electrolyte supplementation.
For example, for pregnant women, if there is severe vomiting in the first trimester, or even unable to eat normally for a period of time, it will lead to unbalanced nutrition, resulting in too little intake of potassium, sodium and other inorganic salts, resulting in electrolyte imbalance, thereby affecting the healthy development of
pregnant women and fetuses.

In addition to the above, people with colds and fevers also need electrolyte replacement
.
Many patients with fever will have overall metabolic disorders during the fever process, which may cause electrolyte imbalances due to heavy sweating, and the common reaction is low sodium, low potassium, and low calcium
.

Autumn and winter are the high season for colds and fevers, and superimposed on the current special period, the need for proper electrolyte replenishment after fever and sweating will also greatly increase
.

During special periods, electrolytes should be properly supplemented to relieve the discomfort of fever and sweating of the body

Many supermarkets electrolyte water are frantically "replenished", and like canned yellow peaches, the sales of electrolyte water have recently been out of stock
.
"My friend said that when you have a fever, you should drink electrolyte water in addition to drinking more water, so hurry up and come to the supermarket to scan some goods and stock
.
" Mr.
Wang, outside Beijing's fifth ring road, is picking out alien electrolyte water
in front of the shelves.

The shop owner said: "I only sold a box a few days ago, but now it is out of stock, and it is not easy to replenish the replenishment
.
" "The sudden explosion of electrolyte water is not out of nowhere, experts warn against deifying electrolyte water, but electrolyte water is by no means an "IQ tax"
.

Specifically, the role of electrolyte water can be interpreted
from two dimensions: new crown prevention and symptom relief.

The first is the prevention dimension
.
The diagnosis and treatment plan for new coronavirus pneumonia issued by the National Health Commission (trial version 6) and the "Public Prevention Guidelines for Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia: Interim Guidelines for Dietary Nutrition" issued by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention both mention "pay attention to the balance of water and electrolytes" or "appropriately supplement drinking water with a certain amount of electrolytes"
.

Professor Sun Shuxia, honorary president of the Food Nutrition and Safety Professional Committee of the China Health Care Association, once said in an interview that in view of the risk of the new crown virus, improve personal immunity from several aspects:

First, a balanced diet, no less than 15 foods per day; Second, exercise moderately, not less than 30 minutes a day; Third, drink more water, drink at least 1500ml of water a day, and supplement the appropriate amount of electrolyte water if possible, so as to enhance the activity of respiratory cilia movement, thereby improving immunity and enhancing resistance
.

Sun Shuxia explained, "Electrolyte water is stored in the human body for a long time, which can not only moisturize the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract, but also provide the electrolytes needed by the human body, which can better enhance the activity of cilia movement, thereby helping the body to eliminate more germs through
coughing, sneezing and other ways.
" ”

Therefore, it is suitable to prepare some electrolyte water in a special period for emergencies
.
However, it should be noted that there are many types of electrolyte drinks on the market, electrolyte water drinks are not suitable for everyone, and the electrolyte content such as sodium and potassium is not as high as possible
.
Daily sweating supplement can choose low-sodium electrolyte water, and a large amount of sweating loss of body fluids can appropriately choose products
with high electrolyte content.
Electrolyte water should also be supplemented in appropriate amounts, especially for people with underlying diseases
.

Fan Zhihong, associate professor of the Department of Nutrition and Food Safety at the College of Food Science of China Agricultural University, said in Weibo that residents can make their own electrolyte-replenishing drinks at home, such as tea, coconut water, etc.
, as well as soups such as tomato soup and boiled chicken soup with white radish
.