It’s that time of year when your IG stories are flooded with friends soaking up the Euro sun. If you’re about to join them, listen up. While we all know the importance of staying hydrated while travelling, we often don’t consider hydration on the way there, which can ultimately make or break the start of your holiday.
At high altitudes, the air is almost completely devoid of moisture, and this change in humidity can make you lose more fluids than you’d think. Not only can this leave you feeling like all your energy has been sucked away, but it can also lead to:
Staying hydrated on long flights is key to feeling like an actual human being when you land in the city you’ve been dreaming about for months.
1. Drink Water (…duh)
Just a 2% decrease in brain hydration can mess with your ability to think straight and can even lead to short term memory loss. Staying on top of your water intake is crucial to hopping off that plane feeling tiptop. Bringing your own water bottle and aim to hit your 2 litres a day will help your chances of feeling refreshed when you hit the tarmac.
2. Add Electrolytes
The dry cabin air combined with low oxygen pressure can make you lose more fluids than you’d think. Loading up your water with electrolytes can do the absolute MOST when it comes to replenishing lost fluids. Consider adding some electrolytes to your water with Vitadrop Energy + Mood to not only keep you hydrated but aid your cognitive function with the help of B vitamins and other essential vitamins and minerals.
3. Get Some Proper Shut-eye
Dehydration and jet lag aren’t a pretty combo, so staying hydrated and getting some quality sleep on your flight should be top prio. To avoid jet lag, check when bedtime is in your destination’s timezone and start winding down around that time. Avoid bright screens, pass on the free coffee and, as tempting as it may be, save the vino for when you land as it is extra dehydrating and will disrupt your sleep more than the annoying guy next to you watching a movie at 3am. For extra help, sip on a Vitadrop Sleep Support. Its blend of magnesium glycinate and natural botanicals is formulated to help you relax, calm any flying anxiety and lull you into a sweet slumber.
Prioritise hydration this travel season with Vitadrop Essentials, your secret weapon to feeling fresh when starting your vacay. Bon voyage!!
