Hi guys, last week I went to donate blood. During the checkup,
my blood pressure showed 89/56, which was very shocking for me
because just a year back, my b.p. was 120+/90+. Of cos, i was
rejected for donation because the doctor was afraid I might be
suffering from low blood pressure or I might be dehydrated. I
explained to him that i din not feel any symptoms of low b.p. and I
did hydrate myself well enough after my morning run. (i went to
donate blood at 1pm, I jogged from 5 30 to 7am). I am certain i was
not suffering from any symptoms of electrolyte imbalance in my body
though i do admit that I only rehydrate with water. I just wana
clarify whether it is essential to rehydrate with sports drink if I
were to exercise for more than 1hr+ even though i experienced
no symptoms of dehydration (my diet is quite low in
sodium...)
And if rehydration with sports drink/electrolyte-enhanced fluid
is necessary, what kind of rehydration method is better, prepare ur
own drink with electrolyte powder e.g. gatorade powder, or buy
commercially prepared sports drink? Any good recommendation?