Tag: Safe rehydration

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) has been instrumental in dramatically reducing child mortality from diarrheal diseases. This life-saving mixture of electrolytes and sugar must be prepared with precision to effectively rehydrate the body and is a crucial skill to master for first aid and emergency care.

According to the National Ocean Service, the high salt concentration in seawater is fatal if consumed for hydration because the kidneys expend more water trying to excrete the salt than is ingested. This physiological fact is a crucial distinction that separates the danger of a literal "ocean drink" from the potential benefits of commercially-available electrolyte beverages bearing similar names.