If drinking salt water further dehydrates the body, why is saline used to treated dehydration?

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If drinking salt water further dehydrates the body, why is saline used to treated dehydration?

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Its all about concentration. Saline is meant to match the body’s natural level of electrolytes. It’s the same reason sport drinks like Gatorade contain electrolytes. They can replenish fluid levels without disrupting the electrolytes balance.

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