In this article, we analyze the impact of altitude on our hydration needs and explain how the Hydratis solution is ideal for your stay!
The Effects of Altitude
Humidity is lower at higher altitudes, and therefore the air is drier. Sweat evaporates more quickly, and you may not realize how much water you are losing through perspiration.
Furthermore, from 1000m altitude, the oxygen level decreases, requiring more effort to inhale and exhale, which also leads to greater water loss through breathing. According to the "Wilderness Medical Society," you lose twice as much water at high altitude as at sea level.
High altitude can also make you urinate more often and lessen your thirst, thus exposing you more to the risk of dehydration.
High Altitude Sickness
Not only is dehydration risky in itself, but it can mask or worsen the symptoms of "altitude sickness," a potentially fatal illness that can affect some people at altitudes above 2500 meters. Dehydration and altitude sickness can both cause nausea, headaches, and fatigue.
Drinking plenty of water or water with Hydratis does not help prevent or relieve altitude sickness, and the only remedy for altitude sickness is still to descend to a lower altitude.
How much water is recommended to drink at high altitude?
According to the Institute of Altitude Medicine (US), it is recommended to drink 1 to 1.5 liters of additional water per day at high altitude. At altitudes above 3,000 meters, it is recommended to increase caloric intake.
It is therefore recommended to drink a total of 3 to 4 liters per day and to enrich this water with carbohydrates and electrolytes to compensate for losses caused by altitude and exertion. While it is important to drink enough water, drinking too much can be dangerous as it can dilute your body's sodium levels, leading to weakness, confusion, and seizures, according to the IAM. A good way to check if you are well hydrated is to check your urine. If your urine is dark rather than clear, you are dehydrated and should drink more.
Ski holiday: What to drink and eat to maintain your energy level?
Winter sports like skiing, snowboarding, and others are extremely energy-intensive. Thus, combining significant physical exertion with high altitude and extreme cold requires particular attention to what you consume during the day. Especially since meals and evenings are generally very generous and often alcoholic... We'll come back to that!
Which drink should you favor on the slopes?
As we saw earlier in the article:
Altitude + physical exertion = Increased hydration needs
The Hydratis electrolyte solution allows you to optimize your hydration thanks to its hypotonicity. This means that fluid absorption is faster and more efficient. Electrolytes help maintain fluid balance in the body, which helps you feel "in shape."
The minerals and trace elements contained in Hydratis will also play a role in muscle recovery and thus relieve cramp symptoms and soreness. Trace elements, on the other hand, have an antioxidant effect and support the immune system, which can be weakened during situations of fatigue and dehydration.
Discover the Hydratis solution for your mountain stays this winter!
For lovers of raclettes and extended aperitifs, you'll be delighted to learn that Hydratis is highly recommended after alcohol consumption to prevent the dreaded "hangover" and has been chosen by thousands of customers as the best anti-hangover solution!
