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Study Reveals Water Isn't Actually Best Drink For Hydration

Study Reveals Water Isn't Actually Best Drink For Hydration originally appeared on The Spun. Water is one of the fundamental blocks to life itself and is arguably the most important resource for humans on the entire planet. But a study recently found that H2O may not be the best option if you're simply looking for hydration. In a 2016 study completed by Scotland's Saint Andrews University, researchers actually found that milk was a better hydration option compared to water and other drinks. The researchers concluded that the combination of sugar, fat and protein present in milk slows the emptying of fluid from the stomach, which maintains hydration for a longer period of time. The addition of sodium in milk also "acts like a sponge" for the body to allow it to hold onto water. 'This study tells us much of what we already knew: Electrolytes — like sodium and potassium — contribute to better hydration, while calories in beverages result in slower gastric emptying and therefore slower release of urination,' dietician Melissa Majumdar of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics said in 2019. The final ranking of beverages was that skim milk was the best drink for hydration. Oral hydration-specific solutions such as Pedialyte or Liquid I.V. came in second, followed by full fat milk, then orange juice and finally cola. Here is the full ranking: Skim milk Oral rehydration solutions Full fat milk Orange juice Cola Diet cola Cold tea Tea Sports drinks Sparking water Lager beer Coffee For ages milk has been associated with post-workout meals. Many people drink milk for the protein and often mix in most dense protein snacks to help restore their bodies after an intense workout. But for ages, the drink of choice during a workout, a game or any major physical activity has been either water or sugary drinks with electrolytes. It would be interesting to see if any follow-up studies show whether drinking milk during a workout would have better effects on them. All of this may be small comfort for people who are lactose intolerant or have other restrictions that keep them from drinking Reveals Water Isn't Actually Best Drink For Hydration first appeared on The Spun on Jul 1, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.