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Cold drinks, hot myths: UF expert cuts through summer hydration hype

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By Brad Buck
| South Central Florida Life | Lake Okeechobee News
By Brad Buck UF/IFAS As summer approaches, the heat may push you to drink anything cold and refreshing. But before you grab the latest “miracle hydration drink” promising to cool and energize you, a University of Florida expert wants to pump the brakes on the hype. Laura Acosta, an instructional associate professor of food science and human nutrition at the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, is cutting through the noise. She breaks down the biggest myths vs.
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Cold drinks, hot myths: UF expert cuts through summer hydration hype

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By Brad Buck
| The University of Florida
But before you grab the latest “miracle hydration drink” promising to cool and energize you, a University of Florida expert wants to pump the brakes on the hype. Laura Acosta, an instructional associate professor of food science and human nutrition at the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, is cutting through the noise. She breaks down the biggest myths vs.
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Cold drinks, hot myths: UF expert cuts through summer hydration hype

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By Brad Buck
| The University of Florida
Most people do not need electrolyte drinks, hydration powders or alkaline water for everyday hydration; plain water is usually enough. A UF expert says alkaline water offers no proven hydration advantage, and moderate caffeine consumption does not typically cause dehydration. Pre-hydrating before exercise or prolonged heat exposure can help prevent dehydration, improve performance and reduce heat-related risks. As summer approaches, the heat may push you to drink anything cold and refreshing.
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