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Drinking water (especially bottled water) makes me just… *more* thirsty for water.
I generally don’t feel very thirsty through the day. Like, I just don’t feel like I need a drink. But whenever I drink water, like I said, it makes me feel a lot more thirsty like I *need* more water.
It’s as if I’m eating snow, the more “water” I consume the more I feel like it’s actually dehydrating me. And admittedly, sometimes my throat feels more dry, or *still* feels dry after drinking (if I already felt dry).
Someone said it may be because I need more electrolytes. What are those and what do they do? How does this help me not feel like I’m dehydrating when I drink water?
In: Biology
Electrolytes are ions (minerals) that facilitate electrical activity and osmotic homeostasis (making sure your cells have the right amount of water in them).
The water that you drink probably has electrolytes in it and you probably have enough.
Electrolyte imbalances severe enough to be a concern usually produce more severe signs and symptoms.
I can’t explain the why you get more thirsty when you drink water though. That’s beyond me.
Edit: a word
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