Hydration, dehydration, underhydration, optimal hydration: are we barking up the wrong tree?

What it found

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The trial behind it

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Who cites it

55 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

1. The Effect of Acute Hypohydration on Indicators of Glycemic Regulation, Appetite, Metabolism and Stress: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Nutrients · 2020
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2. Fluid and electrolyte balance following consumption of skimmed milk and a plant-based soya beverage at rest in euhydrated males.European journal of applied physiology · 2024
   Trial
3. Short-term water deprivation does not increase blood pressure variability or impair neurovascular function in healthy young adults.American journal of physiology. Regulatory, integrative and comparative physiology · 2020
   Trial
4. Athlete Hydration: Beyond Performance Toward Long-Term Health.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2026
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5. Water intake mediates cross-sectional associations between urinary kidney injury biomarkers and race in emerging adults.American journal of physiology. Regulatory, integrative and comparative physiology · 2026
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6. The accuracy of a 4-item hydration self-assessment model to classify urine concentration using different cut-offs.Performance nutrition · 2026
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7. Recommendations for Optimizing Research Regarding the Effects of Dehydration on Athletic Performance.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2026
   Review
8. Chronic low water intake is associated with altered exercise-induced oxidative stress and immune cell responses: a cross-sectional study.Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition · 2025
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9. A Comparative Analysis of Hydration Status Among Urban and Rural Adults in Selangor, Malaysia.Cureus · 2025
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10. Water intake, hydration status and cognitive functions in older adults - a pilot study.European journal of nutrition · 2025
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11. Plasma and serum volume remain unchanged following a 12-h fast from food and drink despite changes in blood and urinary hydration markers.European journal of clinical nutrition · 2025
    Article
12. Relationship between fluid intake, hydration status and cortisol dynamics in healthy, young adult males.Comprehensive psychoneuroendocrinology · 2025
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13. Exploring women's bladder self-care practices: A qualitative secondary analysis.Journal of advanced nursing · 2025
    Article
14. Hydration Habits and Water Balance in a Working Population in Greece.Nutrients · 2025
    Article
15. Reference Values for Hydration Biomarkers: Optimizing Athletic Performance and Recovery.Open access journal of sports medicine · 2025
    Review
16. Determinants of Acute Kidney Injury in Children With Nephrotic Syndrome: A Prospective Observational Study.Cureus · 2025
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17. Is mild dehydration a risk for progression of childhood chronic kidney disease?Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany) · 2024
    Review
18. Relationships between Morning Thirst and Later Hydration Status and Total Water Intake.Nutrients · 2024
    Article
19. Low daily water intake profile-is it a contributor to disease?Nutrition and health · 2024
    Review
20. Ten tips on how to care for your CKD patients in episodes of extreme heat.Clinical kidney journal · 2024
    Review

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