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For preventing dehydration with e.coli infections, which is better water or sports drinks?

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Sports drinks...: ...Are at least closer to the ideal composition, but they still tend to be heavy on sugar and light on potassium compared to the who-recommended rehydration solution. Water can produce dangerous electrolyte disturbances by diluting your body's salts as they are being flushed out by diarrhea.

Dr Klauber and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/10/2014

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Both are okay: Water is cheaper.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 10/2/2012

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