Rehydration composition

Abstract

The invention relates to a fluid that can be used for preventing or treating hypohydration and the secondary consequences thereof. The fluid comprises one or more carbohydrates and minerals and is further is characterized by a low osmolarity. The invention further relates to the use of such a fluid for medical, dietetic and other applications.

1 . A fluid for preventing or treating hypohydration, comprising betaine, one or more digestible carbohydrates and one or more minerals, said fluid having an essentially hypotonic osmolarity. 
     
     
         2 . The fluid according to  claim 1 , wherein the amount of betaine is 0.1-20 g/l wherein, and the fluid has an essentially hypotonic osmolarity of less than 280 mOsm/l. 
     
     
         3 . The fluid according to  claim 1 , wherein at least one component selected from mannose, ribose and galactose is present. 
     
     
         4 . The fluid according to  claim 3 , wherein the at least one component selected from mannose, ribose and galactose is present in a concentration of at least 0.5 g/l. 
     
     
         5 . The fluid according to  claim 1 , wherein lipoic acid is present. 
     
     
         6 . The fluid according to  claim 5 , wherein lipoic acid is present in a concentration of at least 20 mg/l. 
     
     
         7 . The fluid according to  claim 1 , wherein caffeine is present. 
     
     
         8 . The fluid according to  claim 7 , wherein caffeine is present in a concentration of 0.1-1 g/l. 
     
     
         9 . The fluid according to  claim 1 , wherein malate is present. 
     
     
         10 . The fluid according to  claim 9 , wherein malate is present in a concentration of 0.4-2 g/l. 
     
     
         11 . The fluid according to  claim 1 , wherein the digestible carbohydrate concentration is between 10 and 80 g/l. 
     
     
         12 . A method for treating or preventing hypohydration, comprising the administration of a fluid according to  claim 1 . 
     
     
         13 . A concentrate for preparation of a fluid according to  claim 1 .