Water intake, hydration status and cognitive functions in older adults - a pilot study.

Journal: European journal of nutrition
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Abstract

PURPOSE: This study aimed to assess the relationship between the hydration status and cognitive functioning of older adults. The novelty of the study was the simultaneous use of several indicators of hydration status, including plasma and urine osmolality, specific gravity and urine color, as well as the assessment of total body water content from body composition measurements, together with comprehensive cognitive assessment.

Authors

  • Agata Białecka-Dębek
    Department of Human Nutrition, Institute of Human Nutrition Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences - SGGW, Warsaw, Poland. agata_bialecka_debek@sggw.edu.pl.
  • Dawid Madej
    Department of Human Nutrition, Institute of Human Nutrition Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences - SGGW, Warsaw, Poland.
  • Emilia Łojek
    Faculty of Psychology, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland.