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Certain beverages can be more hydrating than plain water.

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Is it true that certain beverages can be more hydrating than plain water?

Yes. Scientific studies using the beverage hydration index demonstrate that certain beverages containing specific amounts of electrolytes, carbohydrates, or proteins can retain fluids in the body more effectively than plain water.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 8 sources for, 0 against · Last checked

The analysis

The claim that certain beverages can be more hydrating (or yield superior fluid retention) than plain water is strongly supported by multiple peer-reviewed studies using the Beverage Hydration Index (BHI). Research consistently shows that oral rehydration solutions, milk, and specific carbohydrate-electrolyte or isotonic beverages result in lower cumulative urine output and higher fluid retention compared to plain water.

Evidence for · 8
The Beverage Hydration Index: Influence of Electrolytes, Carbohydrate and Protein
2021
Demonstrates that beverages with specific electrolyte and nutrient combinations have higher beverage hydration index (BHI) scores than plain water.
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Millard-Stafford, M., Snow, T. K., Jones, M. L., & Suh, H. (2021). The Beverage Hydration Index: Influence of Electrolytes, Carbohydrate and Protein. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13092933

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A randomized trial to assess beverage hydration index in healthy older adults.
2019
Shows that glucose- and amino acid-based hydration beverages with sodium achieve higher BHI values than plain water.
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Clarke, M., Stanhewicz, A., Wolf, S., Cheuvront, S., Kenefick, R., & Kenney, W. (2019). A randomized trial to assess beverage hydration index in healthy older adults.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/nqz009

Sucrose and Sodium but not Caffeine Content Influence the Retention of Beverages in Humans Under Euhydrated Conditions.
2019
Highlights that carbohydrate and sodium content significantly improve the fluid retention potential of beverages compared to water.
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Maughan, R., Watson, P., Cordery, P., Walsh, N., Oliver, S., Dolci, A., Rodriguez-Sanchez, N., & Galloway, S. (2019). Sucrose and Sodium but not Caffeine Content Influence the Retention of Beverages in Humans Under Euhydrated Conditions.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijsnem.2018-0047

Hydration Efficacy of a Milk Permeate-Based Oral Hydration Solution
2020
Finds that a milk permeate solution sustains positive fluid balance post-ingestion more effectively than water.
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Berry, C. W., Wolf, S., Murray, B., & Kenney, W. (2020). Hydration Efficacy of a Milk Permeate-Based Oral Hydration Solution. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12051502

Effects of ingesting beverages containing glycerol and sodium with isomaltulose or sucrose on fluid retention in young adults: a single-blind, randomized crossover trial.
2024
Indicates that adding specific sugars to electrolyte beverages enhances fluid retention and BHI relative to control water.
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Otsuka, J., Okamoto, Y., Enoki, Y., Maejima, D., Fujii, N., Kenny, G., Mündel, T., Cotter, J. D., & Amano, T. (2024). Effects of ingesting beverages containing glycerol and sodium with isomaltulose or sucrose on fluid retention in young adults: a single-blind, randomized crossover trial.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1139/apnm-2023-0483

A randomized trial to assess the potential of different beverages to affect hydration status: development of a beverage hydration index.
2016
Establishes through the Beverage Hydration Index that specific oral rehydration solutions and milk outperform plain water in fluid retention.
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Maughan, R. J., Watson, P., Cordery, P. A., Walsh, N. P., Oliver, S. J., Dolci, A., Rodriguez-Sanchez, N., & Galloway, S. D. (2016). A randomized trial to assess the potential of different beverages to affect hydration status: development of a beverage hydration index.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3945/ajcn.115.114769

Utility of an Isotonic Beverage on Hydration Status and Cardiovascular Alterations.
2022
Observes that an isotonic beverage promotes greater fluid retention capacity compared to distilled water.
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Bechke, E. E., Zaplatosch, M. E., Choi, J., & Adams, W. M. (2022). Utility of an Isotonic Beverage on Hydration Status and Cardiovascular Alterations.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14061286

Impact of Isotonic Beverage on the Hydration Status of Healthy Chinese Adults in Air-Conditioned Environment.
2017
Reports that isotonic beverages are more effective at retaining fluids and maintaining hydration status than distilled water.
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Siow, P. C., Tan, W. S. K., & Henry, C. J. (2017). Impact of Isotonic Beverage on the Hydration Status of Healthy Chinese Adults in Air-Conditioned Environment.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu9030242

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The claim that certain beverages can be more hydrating (or yield superior fluid retention) than plain water is strongly supported by multiple peer-reviewed studies using the Beverage Hydration Index (BHI). Research consistently shows that oral rehydration solutions, milk, and specific carbohydrate-electrolyte or isotonic beverages result in lower cumulative urine output and higher fluid retention compared to plain water.

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