*TRIGGER WARNING* - This episode does include a mention on attempted suicide at 44:38.

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We all know that we need water to survive, but beyond the classic rule of thumb to drink 8 glasses a day, there’s a world of science behind hydration that most of us don’t realise affects everything we do. With experience in maximising performance from elite Formula 1 drivers like Mark Webber and Jenson Button, Precision Hydration’s Founder Andy Blow understands the power of proper hydration. 

This fact-packed episode of The Perfect Athlete sees myths debunked and popular hydration solutions challenged, from the early days of isotonic drinks such as Gatorade, to the potentially critical health risks that come from an often-underlooked scenario - overhydration.

In this episode we cover:

• The dangers of overhydration and hypernatremia
• Safely making weight for sports with weigh-ins
• When and for whom isotonic drinks work best
• F1’s focus on hydration
• The myths surrounding urine colour and water consumption
• Calculating how much you should drink
• Mauro Prosperi’s 9-day survival in the Sahara Desert
• Relationship between sleep and hydration

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