Tag: Alcohol and electrolytes

According to health experts, no alcoholic beverage is truly hydrating, as all alcohol acts as a diuretic that promotes fluid loss. This guide will answer the question of which alcohol is best for hydration by focusing on which options are the least dehydrating and how to minimize fluid loss while drinking.

According to Polish researchers, chronic alcohol consumption significantly affects electrolyte levels, with low sodium (hyponatremia) being the most common disturbance, followed by low potassium (hypokalemia). So, does alcohol deplete sodium or potassium? The answer is that heavy, chronic alcohol intake can disturb the balance of both, along with other essential minerals.