When people drink less water, their bodies tend to burn more fat and less sugar for energy, even if they’re not trying to lose weight.

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Hydration biomarkers and copeptin: relationship with ad libitum energy intake, energy expenditure, and metabolic fuel selection

Cross-Sectional Study

Human

2020 Jan

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Hydration biomarkers and copeptin: relationship with ad libitum energy intake, energy expenditure, and metabolic fuel selection

Score: 46

DOI: 10.1038/s41430-019-0445-6

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