« Make healthy hydration the new norm »

Hydration Basics

Curso en inglés.

Module 1: Water metabolism By Prof. Stavros A. Kavouras
3 Capítulos
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

Module 2: Water Physiology of Water Homeostasis By Prof. Ivan Tack
4 Capítulos
Beginner

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

Module 3: Hydration Assessment By Prof. Stavros A. Kavouras
3 Capítulos
Beginner

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

Module 4: Patho-physiology Of Hydration Water Homeostasis By Prof. Ivan Tack
3 Capítulos
Beginner

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