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UF nutrition expert debunks popular summer hydration myths

A University of Florida food science and human nutrition professor is cautioning against trendy hydration products as summer heat intensifies. Laura Acosta, with UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, says most people get adequate hydration from plain water and that alkaline water carries no proven advantage, while moderate caffeine intake does not typically cause dehydration. She also recommends drinking fluids in advance of exercise or extended time in the heat to reduce the risk of heat-related illness.

Sources: UF News