Are you HYDRATED?

Its easy to check daily......

Hydration

Urinalysis Dip Sticks

Test to be performed in AM upon arising.  Mid stream urine to be collected and tested.

Urine specific gravity test compares the density of urine to the density of water. This quick test can help determine how efficiently your kidneys are diluting your urine. Urine that’s too concentrated may indicate that your kidneys aren’t functioning properly, or simply that you aren’t drinking enough water.

·         The specific density of water itself would be 1.000.

·         Urine specific gravity results will fall between 1.002 and 1.030 if your kidneys are functioning at a normal level.

·         Specific gravity results above 1.010 can indicate mild dehydration. The higher the number, the more dehydrated you may be.

High urine specific gravity can indicate that you have extra substances in your urine, such as:

·         glucose

·         protein

·         bilirubin

·         red blood cells

·         white blood cells

·         crystals

·         bacteria

If your urine specific gravity is higher than 1.035, the sample is either contaminated or very high in glucose.

Learn How To Fuel Like An Elite Athlete

CLICK HERE