Tamara Hew-Butler

Dr. Tamara Hew-Butler, a hydration expert and Professor at Wayne State University, dives into the science of water consumption. She challenges the myth that more water equals better health, emphasizing the body's natural regulation of hydration. Hew-Butler discusses the 'gallon challenge' and how it can backfire, revealing that hydration strategies shouldn't be one-size-fits-all. Her humorous insights highlight the importance of balance in hydration, debunking popular misconceptions and encouraging mindful water intake.

Celebs and wellness blogs treat water like a magic elixir that will make us the most attractive and healthiest version of ourselves. But do these claims hold water? And how much do we really need to be drinking to stay healthy? We speak to Professor Hollie Raynor, Professor Stavros Kavouras and Dr. Tamara Hew-Butler to find out.Find our transcript here: https://bit.ly/3AEtH0WThis episode was produced by Wendy Zukerman, with help from Nick DelRose, Michelle Dang, Meryl Horn, Courtney Gilbert, Rose Rimler and Disha Bhagat. We’re edited by Blythe Terrell with help from Caitlin Kenney. Fact checking by Diane Kelly. Mix and sound design by Sam Bair. Music written by Bumi Hidaka, Emma Munger, Bobby Lord, So Wylie and Peter Leonard. Thanks to the researchers we got in touch with for this episode, including Dr. Andrew Brown, Dr. Jason Lee Kai, Dr. Jodi Stookey, Dr. Vincent Ho, Dr. Tristan Struja, Dr. Stephen Goodman, Dr. Ekua Annobil, Professor Barbara Rolls and Dr. Krista Casazza. Special thanks to Rasha Aridi, Eric Mennel, The Zukerman Family and Joseph Lavelle Wilson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Tamara Hew-Butler, expert in hyponatremia, debunks myths on hydration during exercise, warning against overhydration. The podcast explores the risks of diluting sodium levels through excessive fluid intake, the impact on performance, and the evolution of hydration strategies in marathon racing. It questions the influence of corporate sponsorship on sports science research and delves into speaker preferences on hydration and beverages.

Tamara Hew-Butler, an associate professor of exercise and sports science at Wayne State University, dives into the intricacies of hydration. She challenges the conventional wisdom of drinking eight glasses a day and discusses the dangers of both dehydration and overhydration. Listeners learn about the body's natural water regulation, the role of sodium in hydration, and the rising kidney disease rates linked to environmental factors. Tamara also highlights the importance of personalized hydration strategies for athletes and the impact of processed foods.

Dr. Tamara Hew-Butler is an associate professor at Wayne State University specializing in exercise-associated hyponatremia. She delves into the dangers of improper hydration for athletes and shares eye-opening anecdotes from her experiences at marathons. Tamara discusses evolving hydration recommendations that prioritize individual needs, the balance of electrolytes for optimal performance, and the pitfalls of common hydration myths. She also highlights water scarcity's impact on sports and the importance of listening to one's body when it comes to fluid intake.