Festival-goers urged to take simple £1 item with them this weekend
Green Man Festival is set to take place this weekend in the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, and attendees are being reminded to bring electrolyte sachets to help them stay hydrated.
Nick Hird, a hydration expert at Vidrate, said: "One way you can help to lessen the effects of dehydration from drinking alcohol is to supplement your consumption of alcohol with electrolyte powders.
"When you lose fluids from drinking alcohol, you also lose electrolytes so replenishing them helps your body retain water more effectively.
"You can do this by drinking an electrolyte sachet in water before having alcohol to pre-hydrate and help mitigate the dehydrating effects of alcohol.
"Also have one before bed after drinking alcohol, or the next morning, to help replenish lost fluids and minerals such as potassium and sodium."
He recommended choosing low-sugar options.
Mr Hird said: "It is important to opt for low sugar electrolyte sachets, as drinks with a high sugar content can worsen the dehydration you are suffering from.
"Choosing ones with added vitamins such as vitamin C and B12 will also help to make you feel your best all weekend long."
He also advised using the 'zebra striping' method of hydration.
Mr Hird said: "Zebra striping refers to drinking one glass of water, or another non-alcoholic drink, for every alcoholic drink that you consume.
"This means that whilst the alcohol is having dehydrating effects, the water helps to prevent this from being too severe, helping you to remain hydrated and hopefully help with the hangover the next day too."
He warned against drinking too much water at once, stating that it is 'best to sip on water over a longer period of time to prevent your sodium levels from diluting' and avoid inducing nausea and vomiting.
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