Hydration

Staying Hydrated in the Intense Heat

As summer arrives, India has been placed under a heat advisory alert as temperatures and humidity rise. These conditions make daily activity and work almost impossible for the average person and can raise the risk of becoming dehydrated and contracting many heat-related illnesses. Fitcart Nutritional Guides Drinking enough water daily is vital. Adequate water intake […]

Ritu Makhija

Ritu Makhija

30th April, 2026

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As summer arrives, India has been placed under a heat advisory alert as temperatures and humidity rise. These conditions make daily activity and work almost impossible for the average person and can raise the risk of becoming dehydrated and contracting many heat-related illnesses.

Fitcart Nutritional Guides

Drinking enough water daily is vital. Adequate water intake promotes healthy bodily temperature regulation, enhances mental clarity and emotional stability, lubricates joints, and facilitates easy digestion.

The Mayo Clinic recommends that the average person consume roughly 3 liters of fluid daily for men and 2 liters for women for optimal health.

In addition, it’s recommended that individuals who must spend extended periods outside in intense heat and humidity consume at least one cup of water every 15 -20 minutes to stay hydrated.

Health always comes first, and staying hydrated is the key to being safe and healthy during summer.

Electrolytes are vital minerals, including sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. In hot conditions, our body uses its electrolytes to maintain fluid levels, among other things; therefore, these must be replenished and restored to ensure adequate hydration.

Electrolytes help us retain a portion of the body’s water by preserving the ideal fluid balance and staying hydrated.

Natural coconut water is an excellent source of electrolytes, and many foods, such as dairy products, bananas, avocados, potatoes, lentils, melon, and leafy greens, are excellent providers of vital minerals.

However, Athletes and people who sweat excessively may require extra electrolytes to replenish their bodies during activity. Correct hydration can be a performance-enhancing factor when playing a sport or activity in excessive heat and humid conditions. In this case, electrolytes can be obtained in tested, safe sports hydration drink supplements that can be mixed with water.

Science in Sport Hydro is an effervescent tablet that dissolves in water. It was first developed to keep the British Sailing team optimally hydrated during the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Each tablet contains: Chloride: 269mg, Sodium: 345mg, Potassium: 65mg, Magnesium: 8.1mg, Calcium: 102mg

Dissolve 1 Hyrdo tablet in 500ml of water and consume 3-4 hours before your sporting event. Then, drink a further 250-500ml in the hour before starting. During shorter exercise, where carbohydrate intake is unnecessary, consume 500ml of hydro per hour. Once prepared, consume within 24 hours and do not consume more than 4 tablets daily.

SiS Hydro Cola + Caffeine is a 75 mg caffeine version. It is ideal for athletes and sportspersons who want an extra boost!

Science in Sport GO ELECTROLYTE Powder

GO Electrolyte provides an electrolyte solution with easily digestible carbohydrates. This can maintain endurance performance and protect against cramps. This product is mixed at appropriate carbohydrate, sodium, and fluid concentrations for energy and hydration.

Drink 500ml of exercise every 24-60min and consume within 24 hours; add 40g of GO Electrolyte (2 scoops = 40g) to 500ml of water in a bottle and shake well.

These products are formulated by science, informed-sport tested, and backed by elite athletes and experts from the fields of sports and sports nutrition.

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