Hydration Status in Athletes
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Sports Nutrition".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 April 2026 | Viewed by 29
Special Issue Editor
Interests: thermoregulation; fluid balance; renal physiology; heat illness; hydration behaviors
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Dear Colleagues,
Despite a resounding focus on hydration related to athletic preparation and competition, many questions remain on the topic. For example, hydration status identification remains an enigma. Further, hydration recommendations for athletes continue to span from minimal guidance (thirst-driven) to metric-based approaches (replace precise sweat losses). Debate continues as evidence grows in this area. Furthermore, the public are faced with advertisements about beverage additions and how they maximize safety, health, performance, and even hydration itself. The goal of this Special Issue is to further our knowledge of hydration status, practices, and the potential benefits of various hydration strategies.
Dr. Brendon P. McDermott
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- hydration assessment
- hyponatremia
- fluid overload
- sweat rate
- dehydration
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