« Make healthy hydration the new norm »

Hydration Basics

In this course, you will find the fundamentals on hydration physiology and hydration measurement. We highly recommend it if you are new to it.

1. Water metabolism By Prof. Stavros A. Kavouras
3 Chapters
Beginner

1.1 Water, the forgotten nutrient

1.2 Physiology of dehydration and stimulation of thirst

1.3 Physiological characteristics of low drinkers and importance of fluid balance homeostasis

2. Water Physiology of Water Homeostasis By Prof. Ivan Tack
4 Chapters
Intermediate

2.1 Distribution and roles of water

2.2 Osmotic pressure and cell volume regulation

2.3 Water balance: renal action of AVP

2.4 Optimal limits of hydration and fluid intake

3. Hydration Assessment By Prof. Stavros A. Kavouras
3 Chapters
Intermediate

3.1 Assessing hydration using changes in body weight and total body water

3.2 Assessing hydration: hematological and urinary biomarkers

3.3 Self-assessment of hydration based on urine color

4. Patho-physiology Of Hydration Water Homeostasis By Prof. Ivan Tack
3 Chapters
Advanced

4.1 Are we well hydrated ? The cases of low drinkers

4.2 Roles of AVP: is renal water saving a stress

4.3 The cost of the renal saving water