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Airplanes are arid, and that lack of moisture makes it difficult to stay hydrated. Long flights through high altitudes can leave you tired and dried out. Plain water isn’t always enough to rehydrate; that’s why flight attendants turn to SOS to meet their hydration needs.
The High Altitude Hydration Problem
High altitude air only has a humidity of 10%. This means the air on a plane is thin, dry, and completely dehydrating.
You may have experienced this dried-out effect on your last trip. Symptoms include thirst, headaches, dizziness, and exhaustion. That bout of in-flight motion sickness may have actually been a case of altitude-induced dehydration.
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To combat dehydration on a plane, you need to drink a glass of water at least once every hour. That’s not always feasible on a plane in motion. Unless your carry-on bag is full of water bottles, you’ll need to find another way to stay hydrated.
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SOS: The Airline Attendant’s Hydration Solution
Flight attendants spend more time in the air than anyone. All of those high-altitude trips can leave them feeling pretty dehydrated. Attendants are busy while the plane is in the air; they don’t always have time to drink the water they need.
That’s where SOS comes in. Flight attendants use SOS because it’s a more effective way to hydrate. One packet of SOS contains around three times the electrolytes found in an average sports drink, and it takes up next to no space in your carry-on bag.
SOS is an electrolyte replacement drink. If your body doesn’t contain enough electrolytes, you won’t be able to absorb all of the water you consume. This can result in your body dehydrating faster than you can get water back into it.
SOS has a unique electrolyte balance that meets water absorption standards set by the World Health Organization. Each packet contains the perfect amount of sodium and glucose to help your body rehydrate as quickly as possible.
Airline attendants love that SOS packets are travel size. Keep them in your bag or pocket for any emergency hydration situation. Just mix one packet of SOS with eight ounces of filtered water for a refreshing and hydrating beverage.
Quick Tips to Avoid Travel Dehydration
Drink plenty of water the night before the trip. If you start your day well-hydrated, your cells won’t be playing catch-up with the current day’s water intake.
Skip the caffeine and alcohol. These substances are diuretics and are extremely dehydrating. If you do choose to drink something caffeinated, make sure to drink plenty of water along with it.
Pack SOS in your carry-on. SOS is an instantly hydrating mix-in that you can add to any water bottle. Drink it before takeoff, in the air, and after you land to stay feeling great for your entire trip.
Remember that by the time you notice you’re thirsty, your body is already 2% dehydrated. Make sure you consume plenty of water and electrolytes while you travel; you’ll feel much better when you finally reach your destination.
