Re: Solutions for dehydration?

I think the important thing is understanding why you're feeling dehydrated. It doesn't sound like water deficiency as you're having plenty of water. It could be electrolytes as you say, but it could also be other things. Other possible causes of feeling dehydrated to consider are:

- Essential fatty acid deficiency - are you having enough essential fats? (eg fish for omega 3, flax seeds, stuff like that?)
- Potassium deficiency - are you eating a lot of fruit and veg? nuts? these are good sources of potassium
- Excessive sodium intake (especially if unbalanced with potassium intake)
- Certain medications which can cause thirst, including diuretics
- Large loss of fluids eg through sweating (eg a lot of exercise?), diarrhoea, excessive urination, vomiting
- Zinc deficiency - this can sometimes affect how thirsty (and hungry) you feel
- Consumption of dehydrating food and drinks eg caffeine and alcohol are dehydrating or diuretic

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