"I Drink Over a Gallon a Day. So Why Do I Still Feel Dehydrated?”

You’re doing everything “right.” You carry a water bottle everywhere, sip consistently, and drink well over a gallon of water every day. Yet, you still feel dizzy, lightheaded, fatigued, and maybe even have a racing heart. So… why do you still feel dehydrated?

If you live with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), dysautonomia, or other chronic conditions, the answer might surprise you: it’s not just about the water—it’s about electrolyte balance.

Let’s dig into why drinking more water alone might not be the solution—and what you can do to actually hydrate your body effectively.

💧 Water Isn’t Enough—You Need Electrolytes

Hydration isn’t just about how much water you drink—it’s about how well your body retains and uses that fluid. And for that, you need electrolytes, especially sodium.

When you drink water without electrolytes, especially in large amounts, you can actually dilute the sodium in your blood. This can lead to or worsen a condition called hyponatremia, where sodium levels fall too low.

In people with POTS or dysautonomia, this imbalance can increase symptoms like:

• Dizziness or lightheadedness

• Brain fog

• Fatigue

• Nausea

• Muscle cramps

• Rapid heart rate

So while your bladder is working overtime, your cells are still parched.

🚫 Plain Water Can Work Against You (Yes, Really)

For people with chronic illness—especially those with POTS—drinking too much plain water can flush out the very minerals you need to feel better. Your body struggles to maintain blood volume without adequate sodium, and symptoms get worse.

This is why so many POTS specialists recommend not just “more fluids,” but more salt—and more importantly, a balanced hydration strategy.

✅ The Solution: Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS)

Oral Rehydration Solutions are scientifically designed to help your body absorb and retain fluids effectively. They contain a precise ratio of sodium, glucose, and potassium that allows for faster uptake of fluids into your bloodstream.

Products like NormaLyte are based on the World Health Organization’s gold-standard formula for hydration. Unlike sports drinks (which are often too sugary or too low in sodium), NormaLyte is designed with the needs of people with chronic dehydration, dysautonomia, and POTS in mind.

✨ Why NormaLyte works:

• WHO-recommended sodium-to-glucose ratio

• Clinically proven to help manage POTS symptoms

• No artificial sweeteners in PURE

• Gluten-free, dye-free, vegan-friendly

• Trusted by thousands with chronic illness

🧂 “Can’t I Just Eat Salt?”

Straight salt is better than nothing, but it’s not optimal. Why?

1. It lacks the glucose needed to transport sodium into your bloodstream efficiently.

2. It can irritate your stomach in large amounts.

3. It’s hard to dose precisely and consistently.

4. Not all salts are pure—some contain contaminants like heavy metals (which is why NormaLyte focuses on safety and pharmaceutical-grade quality).

🔁 What You Should Do Instead

If you’re drinking more than a gallon of water a day and still feel dehydrated:

1. Add ORS to your daily hydration routine—start with 1-2 sticks of NormaLyte PURE a day.

2. Limit plain water to what your body needs—don’t overdo it.

3. Drink to thirst, not to a target volume.

4. Spread your fluids out through the day with electrolytes in each bottle.

5. Watch your urine color—pale yellow is ideal, not clear.

🧠 Final Thoughts: Hydration Is Science, Not Just Water

If you feel like you’re “doing everything right” and still feel dry, dizzy, or drained, you’re not alone. Many people with chronic illness struggle with fluid balance—not just intake. Drinking more water isn’t always better. It’s about drinking smarter.

NormaLyte’s ORS formula gives your body the exact tools it needs to hydrate properly—so you can stop chasing gallons and start feeling better.