In both cases, dehydration can be a factor. I recall a theory where if you are hung over, drinking a sports drink such as Gatorade would help absorption.
But does it really work?
Enter Ross Tucker and Jonathan Dugas, stage left.
These 2 Ph. D’s from South Africa wrote an extensive 5 part series on the topics of Fluid Intake, Dehydration, Sports Drinks and Muscle Cramps:
- Part I: The History of Fluid Intake During Exercise
- Part II: Metabolic Rate, not Dehydration, Predicts Core Temp
- Part III: The Field vs. the Lab
- Part IV: Why Thirst is Not Too Late
- Part V: Muscle Cramps
These great articles are definitely worth the time to sit down and read, and you can come to your own conclusions.
Happy Holidays, and take life in moderation.
