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Hydration

TL;DR

something.

How much? What counts?

Coffee and tea are not strong enough diuretics to worry about.

Water in food counts.

NHS: 6 to 8 cups or glasses of fluid a day - https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/food-guidelines-and-food-labels/water-drinks-nutrition/ - https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/food-guidelines-and-food-labels/the-eatwell-guide/

  • likely to meet the 2l unofficial recommendation (8x 250ml glasses)

Less likely to detect dehydration over the age of 60.

Your urine should be a clear pale yellow colour, except maybe in the morning.

Alcohol is not good, what's new.

Water is best.

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