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For breakfast, i have coffee and oatmeal and then i don't eat much until dinner. i worry that i'm not getting enough electrolytes in the middle of the day. can i supplement with pedialyte, or do i have to eat more food?
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No harm: Pedialyte will not do any harm, though you could stay hydrated with water. If your weight is stable, it is not a cause for concern. Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/. Get HPV and Covid vaccines. Wish you good health!
Answered 9/16/2022
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Probably no need: If you are generally healthy and don't have signfiicant kidney, heart, or lung problems, you needn't supplement eletrolytes (and probably not fluid intake) at all. Your kidneys will regulate your electrolytes just fine without any help from supplementation.
Answered 4/23/2023
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