With dehydration rising during hot summers and monsoon rains, confusion around rehydration drinks is putting many at risk. While products like Electral are clinically formulated WHO-approved ORS solutions, sugary beverages such as sodas, fruit juices, and energy drinks are often mistaken for ORS.
Experts warn these can worsen dehydration due to high sugar content and lack of essential electrolytes. The issue gained national attention after Hyderabad-based paediatrician Dr. Sivaranjani Santosh campaigned against misleading labels, leading India's food regulator FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of In
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