# @nickpappasmd on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2026-07-28T11:10:01.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Nick Pappas, MD (@nickpappasmd) — https://gondola.cc/nickpappasmd

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📩 Comment “NEWSLETTER” and I’ll send you a link to my FREE weekly newsletter, where I simplify the complex world of medicine and share evidence-based health information to help you make more informed decisions about your health. 📚👨‍⚕️

💧☀️ Is plain water always the best way to hydrate? Not necessarily.

Most people think staying hydrated is as simple as drinking more water…but if you’re sweating a lot during the summer, you’re also losing electrolytes like sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium. 🧂🥥

In rare cases, drinking large amounts of plain water without replacing electrolytes can contribute to hyponatremia (low blood sodium), which can become dangerous. ⚠️

👨‍⚕️ Here’s what I personally do:
💧 Drink reverse osmosis water that’s been re-mineralized with sodium, magnesium, and calcium.
🥥 Enjoy coconut water for its natural potassium and magnesium.
🧂 After prolonged sweating, I’ll sometimes add a small pinch of salt or simply eat a meal containing some sodium.

Hydration isn’t just about replacing water—it’s about replacing what you lose. 💦

❤️ Important: If you have heart disease, kidney disease, or have been told to follow a low-sodium diet, don’t intentionally increase your salt intake without first talking with your physician.

#Hydration #SummerHealth #Electrolytes #HealthyLiving #orthopedicsurgeon

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