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How quickly is the ors dehydration salts taken with water absorbed by the body?

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Within the first hour of intake.

Dr Singh and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/10/2021

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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Dehydration or rehydration salts?? Never heard of dehydration salts.

Answered 10/10/2021

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