Saltwater & Hydration: Benefits, Uses & How to Add to Drinking Water

Many people choose to add salt to their drinking water for purification. Mayoclinic.com states that gargling with saltwater can improve a sore throat. The human body needs to have salt daily in order to maintain electrolytes, according to msnsu.edu. If you have a low sodium diet, saltwater helps you maintain the balance of electrolytes in your body. If you spend a lot of time completing physical activities, maintaining sodium in your body helps maintain balance.

Things You'll Need

• Glass
• Teaspoon

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Instructions

• 1

  Choose your salt. Options of salt to add to drinking water include coarse salt, finishing salt and sea salt, according to saltworks.com. Coarse salt creates a crust in drinking water. Finishing salt dissolves quickly in water and exhibits a pure flavor. Sea salt provides a fresh and clean flavor but does not share the same refinement as coarse or finishing salt. Sea salt provides pure electrolyte health benefits.

• 2

  Measure the salt. This will depend on how salty you want your water. Use 1/2 teaspoon of salt in an 8 ounce glass of water for balanced salt water.

• 3

  Place the salt in a glass of water. Choose purified water for the salt to blend.

• 4

  Stir the salt. Use a spoon or straw to stir the salt into the glass of water. Once the salt is dissolved, the saltwater is ready for consumption or gargling.