Excessive hydration? This I can't believe...I drink iced tea all day long, I also take Green Tea Capsules. Tea has caffeine, which is a diruetic and causes dehydration. Also, tea contains antioxidants (flavonoids), which reduce the risk of heart disease by half, according to studies I have read. I force myself to drink a full glass of water several times a day when I take my meds to insure that I don't get dehydrated.
About which, let's think out loud for a moment. Terri had her "event" very late at night. Nobody has said anything about her running to the bathroom all night because of those 10-15 glasses of iced tea. Nor have I heard anyone wonder how she could still be potassium deficient at 5:00 in the morning? If she was in critical condition after six or eight hours of sleep, why didn't she collapse earlier?
I am not sure where you got the idea it pointed to excessive hydration unless it is because he states she drank from 10-15 glasses of iced tea a day.
But if you read the following even though green tea may contain potassium it also is fluid and to much fluid acts as a dieretic and could wash it all away. Therefore you could be dehydrated.
Diuretic
Any agent or compound that increases the flow of urine from the body. They can range from herbal teas to powerful drugs that flush out electrolytes and water. They are classed based on the location and mechanism of action in the kidneys.callurl('http://www.getbig.com/glossary/g-nut-ad.htm');
Drink six to eight glasses of water a day. Water itself helps cut down on water retention because it acts as a diuretic.Taken before meals, it dulls the appetite by giving you that "full feeling."
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Diuretic
A mineral deficiency involving potassium, calcium, magnesium and/or sodium. Dehydration, which can occur in athletes when they exercise hard in hot conditions and do not drink sufficient liquid.
Excessive intake of fluid (drinking 2-3 litres or more of water in addition to your daily fluid intake) - this can ‘wash’ the above-mentioned minerals out of your body and lead to cramps.
c) Potassium
Potassium is one of the most abundant minerals available in common foods and most people should not develop a deficiency. However, eating minimalistic or monotonous diets to lose weight or cutting out all fruits and vegetables and grains and cereals, can cause a potassium deficiency. Drinking too much water can also deplete your potassium reserves. d) Sodium
Most people on a western diet, which is based on processed foods, won’t develop a sodium deficiency. However, drinking too much water, sweating a lot, and certain imbalances in kidney function can lead to sodium depletion, which in turn can cause cramps.
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