Episode Details

Plain water is supposed to be the gold standard for hydration, but for millions of people with post-surgery dyspepsia, gastroparesis, or functional stomach conditions, drinking water causes genuine pain. This episode unpacks the surprising physiology behind why carbonated water can actually empty from the stomach faster than still water, how the kidney's countercurrent multiplier system works, and why the classic "eight glasses a day" advice has no scientific basis. We build a tailored hydration protocol that accounts for age, geography, job type, and stomach tolerance — because the one-size-fits-all approach is failing the people who need hydration most.