Mercy's Dr. Jonathan Rich, D.O., Discusses Keys To Staying Properly Hydrated
May 13, 2019
Dr. Jonathan Rich, D.O., of Mercy Medical Center, says there's a simple way to know if you're hydrated enough.
"The key is to look at your urine. That will probably tell you your answer. If it's a yellow, lemonade color, light yellow, you've got the right amount of water," Dr. Rich said.
All liquids count toward proper hydration, even those with caffeine. But, according to Dr. Rich, plain water is best.
"If there is water in the drinks you're drinking, it's going to count to hydrate you -- there just may be a lot of extra stuff, such as salt or glucose -- you don't need it. Whereas water is just water, zero calories and 100 percent hydration," he said.
Water with added minerals and electrolytes aren't necessary, unless you are planning on vigorous exercise.
View Mercy primary care physician Dr. Jonathan Rich’s interview regarding hydration, click here.
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Founded in 1874 in Downtown Baltimore by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Medical Center is a 183-licensed bed, acute care, university-affiliated teaching hospital. Mercy has been recognized as a high-performing Maryland hospital (U.S. News & World Report); has achieved an overall 5-Star quality, safety, and patient experience rating (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services); is A-rated for Hospital Safety (Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade); and is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Magnet™ hospital. Mercy Health Services is a not-for-profit health system and the parent company of Mercy Medical Center and Mercy Personal Physicians.
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