TRNSMT goers urged to pack one item this weekend to stay hydrated in 29C heatwave
Scots are set to sweat this weekend at TRNSMT, as 150,000 revellers descend on Glasgow Green in a 29C heatwave hotter than Tenerife. But although many festival-goers will be glad of the sun, it's important to stay safe throughout the festival that lasts from July 11 until July 13.
Drinking alcohol dehydrates your body, and boozing combined with searing heat can be a dangerous combination that could lead to heat stroke. So, while you're watching 50 Cent, Biffy Clyro or Snow Patrol this weekend with a few drinks, you need to be keeping yourself hydrated as well.
With this in mind, Nick Hird, hydration expert at Vidrate, has shared his advice on how to stay hydrated when drinking alcohol during TRNSMT. Here is his expert advice.
How to stay hydrated at TRNSMT
Drink electrolytes
Nick says: 'One way you can help to lessen the effects of dehydration from drinking alcohol is to supplement your consumption of alcohol with electrolyte powders.
"When you lose fluids from drinking alcohol, you also lose electrolytes so replenishing them helps your body retain water more effectively."
The expert recommends drinking an electrolyte sachet in water before having alcohol to pre-hydrate and help mitigate the dehydrating effects of alcohol.
He also advises having one before bed after boozing, or the next morning, to help replenish lost fluids and minerals such as potassium and sodium.
Those shopping for affordable electrolyte powders ahead of this weekend may opt for this discounted pack of 16 sachets in lemon and lime flavour, currently £13.99 on Amazon for Prime Day.
Alternatively, Holland & Barrett offers a handy tube of zero sugar dissolving electrolyte tablets in lemon flavour for just a fiver.
Alternate your drinks
Nick explains: 'When drinking alcoholic drinks, there is a hack that can help prevent you from becoming dehydrated known as 'Zebra striping'.
'Zebra striping refers to drinking one glass of water, or another non-alcoholic drink, for every alcoholic drink that you consume.
"This means that whilst the alcohol is having dehydrating effects, the water helps to prevent this from being too severe, helping you to remain hydrated and hopefully help with the hangover the next day too.'
Sip water, but don't chug
Nick shares: 'If you feel dehydrated, you likely just want to drink large volumes of water really quickly to help you stop feeling the effect of dehydration.
"However, drinking large volumes of water in a short amount of time can actually be detrimental and cause you other problems, such as inducing nausea and even vomiting in some cases, due to the levels of sodium in your system diluting down to dangerous levels.
'Alternatively, it is best to sip on water over a longer period of time to prevent your sodium levels from diluting.'
While metal or hard plastic bottles are on the list of forbidden items for TRNSMT, festival goers are allowed to bring in a collapsible bottle that hold 500ml of water or less.
If you don't already have one, some cheap options are available, such as this one from Amazon, which currently retails at a discounted £8.39
Alternatively, this Decathlon option from Argos is available for £12.
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