WHAT’S IN IT?

We Reveal the ingredients in everyday products. this week: Dioralyte Blackcurrant

SODIUM CHLORIDE: The chemical name for salt, this is used to replace the salt lost as a result of fluid loss through diarrhoea. Salt is an electrolyte, which conducts electrical impulses in the body, and is essential for vital functions including muscle contraction.

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE: Another salt, this replenishes the electrolyte potassium, which the body needs for nutrient flow and blood pressure.

GLUCOSE: The body uses glucose for energy. In rehydration sachets it aids the absorption of water and electrolytes through the intestines.

DISODIUM HYDROGEN CITRATE: A salt that makes urine more alkaline; if your urine is too acidic, as can happen after a bout of diarrhoea, it can encourage bacterial growth, which may lead to urinary tract infections.

SILICON DIOXIDE: An anti-caking agent to stop the powder sticking together.