RESEARCH released this week to mark Australia's first ever National Stay Hydrated Day reveals that almost half of Australians admit to not drinking enough water each day.
Concerningly, the research commissioned by Hydralyte highlights that 40% of Australians notice their own signs of dehydration every day or at least a few times a week.
Despite this, one in three admit they are not proactive in managing their hydration.
Nearly half of Australians believe that drinking water is the only way to rehydrate and 42% have never tried an oral rehydration solution.
GP Dr Brad McKay explained oral rehydration solutions contain electrolytes and glucose in the right concentrations to optimise fluid absorption in the gut, and are absorbed faster than water.
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