Understanding Hydration: The Impact of Diet and Lifestyle

Episode Highlights With Dana Cohen

• Hydration is so important, but a lot of us get this wrong
• This is the single most important step in preventing chronic disease
• There is no 80/20 without hydration and no detox without hydration
• We detox through poop, pee, and sweat, and none of these happen without hydration
• Low-level dehydration is a causal effect of aging and chronic disease
• One very important key takeaway about hydration and how to know you are properly hydrated
• Thirst is an overt signal of dehydration, not a first sign
• The variables that can increase the need for hydration

Resources We Mention

• Quench by Dana Cohen, MD
• Fuel Up: Harness the Power of Your Blender and "Cheat" Your Way to Good Health by Dana Cohen, MD
• LMNT