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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https://ispyphysiology.com/2019/07/10/sea-water-vs-saline-why-not-all-salty-water-is-created-equal/

Amount of sodium is the biggest factor. Saline is purified water with a small amount of sodium chloride. Sea water is a high amount of sodium.

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